Pays Salary Range: $15.00/hour — $27k below the Behavioral Health Tech market median of ~$43k (710 jobs)
Behavioral Health Technician (50414)
About the Role
Behavioral health technician role in Buckhannon, WV. $15/hr. Requires high school diploma and 1 year residential experience.
Join WESTCARE as a Behavioral Health Technician – $15/hr in Buckhannon, West Virginia.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $15/hr.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join WESTCARE as a Behavioral Health Technician – $15/hr.
Key Responsibilities
The position involves coordinating and overseeing direct care workers and clients, ensuring the safety of all residents, modeling appropriate behavior, and maintaining compliance with program rules. Essential duties include supervising staff, training new employees, assisting with scheduling, facilitating house meetings, and documenting client progress.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a minimum of one year of experience working with clients in a residential setting and must be at least 21 years old. Essential requirements include a high school diploma, a current West Virginia Driver’s License with proof of insurance, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- High school
Certifications
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% have no call, 23% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for West Virginia is 89.5 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.5% of West Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Behavioral Health Tech roles.
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