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Natick, Massachusetts

Behavioral Health Tech - Adult

Behavioral Health TechFull-Time

Listed compensation

$15.76-$23.64/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1 day ago · Verified live

Job Description

Up to $5,000 Sign-on Bonus Based on Eligibility

Facilitates the maintenance of the therapeutic environment in the psychiatric
unit and assists patients with daily living activities. Establishes a
therapeutic relationship with assigned patients. 

Responsibilities

* Takes vital signs, weighs patients, and collects routine specimens. 
* Attends and participates in group therapy, in-service education, and staff
meetings.
* Facilitates the maintenance of the therapeutic environment in the psychiatric
unit
* Assists patients with daily living activities
* Establishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients
* Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

Required

* Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
* Experience: 1 year of experience.
* Certification: CPR

Be the heart of compassionate care in a patient care support role with us! In
this vital role, you'll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients,
ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare
journey. If youre dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact on
patients' lives, we encourage you to apply today and become a crucial part of
our caring team!

At Metrowest Medical Center - Consolidated, we understand that our greatest
asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a
job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health,
professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and

programs include

* Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
* 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
* Generous paid time off
* Career development and continuing education opportunities
* Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
* Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
* Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and
critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home
insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by
employment status

MetroWest Medical Center has been serving the community since we opened as the
first public medical facility in Framingham in 1893. MetroWest Medical Center is
comprised of Framingham Union Hospital and Leonard Morse Hospital, a unique
behavioral health specialty center located in Natick dedicated to the mental
health of our community. At Framingham Union Hospital, youll find comprehensive
health care services for the entire family including 24-hour emergency care,
advanced cardiac care, high-tech cancer treatments and advanced maternity care
including our Special Care Level IIB nursery and high-risk pregnancy care.
MetroWest Medical Center was recognized by the Joint Commission with a Gold Seal
of Approval, a symbol of quality that reflects our commitment to meeting
performance standards and providing safe and effective patient care. Our skilled
cardiac team was recognized as one of Healthgrades Americas 100 best hospitals
for Coronary Intervention and ranked among the top 5% in the nation for coronary
interventional procedures in 2023. At MetroWest Medical Center, you can grow
your career skills and be a vital member of our team dedicated to improving the
health of our community. Join us!

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Vital signs monitoringSpecimen collectionTherapeutic environment maintenanceGroup therapy participationDaily living assistancePsychiatric carePatient supportInterpersonal skills

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$41k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $39k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Natick

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$850k
Typical market rent
$3,043/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Up to $5,000 Sign-on Bonus Based on Eligibility
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Generous paid time off
Career development and continuing education opportunities
Health savings accounts
Healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance program