Behavioral Health Tech (BHT)

3 days ago
United States$21.85 - $32.80/hrFull TimeBehavioral Health

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Job Description

About the Role

Join American Addiction Centers as a Behavioral Health Tech (BHT) – Full Time, 3rd Shift in United States. Department: Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Full and Part time, 3rd shift positions Pay Range $21.85 - $32.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assists, monitors and/or maintains patient activities of daily living (ADL's).
  • Orients patient and family/significant others to the unit and hospital.
  • Escorts patients to various locations i.

-, tests, meals, activities, supervising and managing their behaviors as required.

Requirements

  • lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
  • lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
  • carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance. Must be able to:
  • push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $21.85 - $32.80/hr
  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join American Addiction Centers as a Behavioral Health Tech (BHT) – Full Time, 3rd Shift.

Key Skills

Patient monitoringVital signsCrisis interventionBehavioral managementMedical documentationPatient roundingInterpersonal skillsSafety protocolsNonviolent crisis interventionBasic life support
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Position Insights

Behavioral Health — Physician Career Context

This Behavioral Health position at American Addiction Centers is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

This position also offers production-based compensation: $32000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient monitoring, Vital signs, Crisis intervention, Behavioral management, Medical documentation, Patient rounding, Interpersonal skills, Safety protocols. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Tech assists with patient activities of daily living, monitors patient behavior, and performs vital signs under the direction of an RN. They are also responsible for maintaining a safe environment, documenting observations, and intervening in crisis situations as needed.

Benefits package: Paid Time Off, Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption Assistance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About American Addiction Centers

Hospitals and Health Care
Brentwood, Tennessee
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Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Adoption Assistance

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

3d ago