Behavioral Health Technician - 3rd Shift
Compensation
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Job Description
Behavioral Health Technician
Our mission is to help people become healthy and stay healthy. Our high standards attract well-known behavioral health professionals from across the country. Their commitments to ethics and patient success are backed by the highest accreditation in the industry.
Position Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Behavioral Health Technician to support clients in their daily activities and recovery journey. This role is essential in maintaining a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment.
Benefits
- 401(k) (After 90 days of continuous employment)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance (Offered after 60 days of employment)
- Competitive Compensation
Responsibilities
- Monitor client safety and provide supervision at all times
- Assist clients with daily living activities and routines
- Facilitate groups and recreational activities as assigned
- Document client behaviors and interactions accurately
- Support clinical staff in implementing treatment plans
- Conduct room checks and ensure facility rules are followed
- Provide transportation for clients as needed
- Respond to crisis situations and follow proper protocols
- Maintain a clean and organized environment
- Other relevant duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- Experience in behavioral health or related field preferred
- CPR/First Aid certification preferred
- Strong interpersonal and observation skills
- Positions Supervised: None
JourneyPure is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Behavioral Health median $37k (middle half $34k–$38k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Tennessee index 91.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Behavioral Health listings in Tennessee | 34 active | 1,228 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 76% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 4% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 12% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Behavioral Health listings | 861 in the last 30 days | 503 the 30 days before (+71%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Behavioral Health pay trend | −1.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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