Behavioral Health Technician

3 days ago
United StatesFull TimeBehavioral Health
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, LLC as a Behavioral Health Technician – Direct Patient Care in United States. About Company: https://ow. ly/YQ1C50WuRH1 We’re officially a Great Place To Work®!

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care and support to individuals with mental health and emotional disorders, including those with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED).
  • Conduct clinical assessments and assist in monitoring patient progress according to individualized treatment plans.
  • Implement crisis intervention techniques to manage and de
  • escalate behavioral emergencies effectively and safely.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree or higher in a related field preferred.
  • Experience working in a behavioral health or mental health setting, including direct patient care.
  • Knowledge of clinical documentation standards and ability to maintain accurate records.
  • Basic understanding of crisis management and intervention techniques.

Benefits & Compensation

  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, LLC in United States.

Key Skills

Clinical DocumentationCrisis ManagementCrisis InterventionPatient AssessmentBehavioral Health SupportTreatment PlanningDe-escalation TechniquesElectronic Health RecordsDischarge PlanningCommunity Resource CoordinationInterpersonal SkillsCommunicationMultidisciplinary Team CollaborationPatient SafetyMental Health Support
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician at ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Behavioral Health physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Behavioral Health — Physician Career Context

This Behavioral Health position at ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Documentation, Crisis Management, Crisis Intervention, Patient Assessment, Behavioral Health Support, Treatment Planning, De-escalation Techniques, Electronic Health Records. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct patient care and implements treatment plans under clinical supervision to support individuals with mental health challenges. They are responsible for crisis intervention, maintaining accurate clinical documentation, and assisting with discharge planni...

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Mental Health Support, Pet Insurance, Student Loan Repayment, 401(k) Plan, Generous PTO. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Behavioral Health physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Hospitals and Health Care
Birmingham, AL
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Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Support
Pet Insurance
Student Loan Repayment
401(k) Plan
Generous PTO
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

3d ago

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