Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) PT - Day or Evening

Mental Health Treatment Centers Of America

4 days ago

Altoona, Florida$15 - $17/hrPart TimePsychiatry

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Mental Health Treatment Centers Of America, LLC as a Behavioral Health Technician – Part-Time, $15-17/hr in United States. We are Harmony Hills Behavioral Health (HHBH), a longstanding residential treatment facility serving adults with primary mental health disorders, in central Florida. We are in Altoona, FL, less than one hour North of Orlando.

Requirements

Minimum of (2) years of experience as a BHT in a mental health environment.

Able to work the schedule as above noted for each role.

Behavioral Health experience required.

Background in home health, ER acute care and residential treatment preferred.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $15 - $17/hr

Work Schedule

Part-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Mental Health Treatment Centers Of America, LLC as a Behavioral Health Technician – Part-Time, $15-17/hr.

Key Skills

Behavioral healthMental health supportResidential treatmentAcute careHome healthPatient carePsychiatryDual diagnosisCrisis interventionDocumentationCompliance

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Technician will provide direct support to adults in a residential treatment facility, ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment. Responsibilities include monitoring guests, facilitating daily routines, and assisting with evidence-based and holistic treatment therapies.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) PT - Day or Evening at Mental Health Treatment Centers Of America a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Psychiatry physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Mental Health Treatment Centers Of America 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.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: $15 - $17/hr.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $17 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Altoona, Florida.

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral health, Mental health support, Residential treatment, Acute care, Home health, Patient care, Psychiatry, Dual diagnosis. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Technician will provide direct support to adults in a residential treatment facility, ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment. Responsibilities include monitoring guests, facilitating daily routines, and assisting with evidence-based and holistic treatment therapies.

Benefits package: Corporate discounts, Employee assistance program, Pet insurance, Professional development opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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