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Centerstone
Clarksville, Tennessee

Behavioral Health Technician - Crisis Services

Behavioral Health TechPart-Time

Listed compensation

$15-$21/hr

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Job Description

Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

Centerstone, a trauma-informed organization, endorses an organizational culture built on understanding, recognizing and responding to those affected by trauma to strengthen resilience for our clients, staff and community. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

Job Description

Summary of Position

Provides support and stabilization services to clients in the Walk-in Center and Crisis Stabilization Unit. Provides peer and crisis support services, information, education and support for clients. Promotes wellness, recovery and skill building through group and individual interventions.

PRN night shift 7p-7a minimal 1 shift a pay period

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Provides training and interventions in both group and individual settings, focusing on the improvement of the client’s functioning and health-related issues.

  • Obtains vital signs and reports results to nursing.
  • Completes 15-minute safety checks.
  • Provides assistance, supervision and interaction to client throughout work shift.
  • Inventories, documents and secures client belongings.

Ability to de-escalate clients using evidence-based de-escalation training, ie. Therapeutic Options, to include safety holds, as necessary.

  • Use of basic technology, such as data entry and documentation of vital signs and shift notes.
  • Obtains CPR, First Aid, and AED training to provide assistance to clients as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
  • Knowledge of community resources.
  • Basic computer skills
  • Skill in crisis intervention (preferred)

Qualifications

Education Level

High School diploma or equivalent; Certified peer recovery specialist preferred

Years of Experience

One year of relevant job experience required, preferably in mental related field. Education/experience equivalency may be considered upon approval.

Certification/Licensure

N/A

Physical Requirements

  • Standing – 20%
  • Sitting – 80%
  • Squatting – Occasional
  • Kneeling – Occasional
  • Bending – Occasional
  • Driving – Occasional
  • Lifting – Occasional

Disclaimer

The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Time Type

Part time

Pay Range

  • $15.00--$21.00
  • Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:
  • Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • 403b retirement plan with company match
  • Paid time off and ten paid holidays
  • AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Continuing education opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.

Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.

Key Responsibilities

Provides support and stabilization services to clients in a walk-in center and crisis stabilization unit. Promotes wellness and recovery through group and individual interventions while ensuring client safety.

Key Skills

Vital signs monitoringPeer supportWellness promotionRecovery supportCommunication

Clinical Psychology Career Context

Of the 42 active Clinical Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 81% have no call, 31% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$37k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $41k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Clinical Psychology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.0 / 10 · above average in behavioral health tech rolesranked against 1,572 Behavioral Health Tech roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$31k–$44kClinical Psychology median $37k (middle half $34k–$40k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$41k in purchasing powerTennessee index 91.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Work settingon-sitepeers: 81% no call · 31% no weekends42 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 5% state a sign-on bonus (median $2k) · 11% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Clinical Psychology listings202 in the last 30 days112 the 30 days before (+80%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,572 Behavioral Health Tech roles listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$37k midpoint, that is roughly $1k–$3k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Behavioral Health Tech Jobs

41 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs
8
<$40k
12
$40k-50k
4
$50k-60k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

24 jobs
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
17% this job
Loan repayment
13%
Sign-on bonus
8%
PSLF eligible
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$20.24-$30.36/hr
#2

Behavioral Health Tech 0.6 FTE Acute Care

Essentia Health · Virginia, Minnesota

$20.77-$27.16/hr
#3

On-Call Behavioral Health Technician (PRN)

$21-$25.7/hr
#4

Behavioral Health Technician – Autism Services

$20-$26/hr
+ 39 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.3this job 3.0
Below most Clinical Psychology (Behavioral Health Tech) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 32 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Centerstone

Mental Health Care
Nashville, Tennessee
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
403b retirement plan with company match
Paid time off and ten paid holidays
AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
Employee Resource Groups
Continuing education opportunities
Employee Assistance Program

Living in Clarksville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$295k
Typical market rent
$1,372/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.9
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Clarksville, TN-KY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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