Behavioral Health Technician - Recovery Center
Listed compensation
$15-$16/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and time off.
Job Description
Regular, Full-Time | Schedule: Could be evening shift (4p-12:30a), Night shift (12a-8:30a), and/or weekends (8a-4:30p). Holiday shifts will be required | Pay:
Starting between $15-$16 per hour. Will receive shift differential and holiday
Pay
Weekly earned wage is an option for this position
Job Purpose or Objective(s): As a Behavioral Health Technician, you will be responsible for ensuring client’s safety and well-being during scheduled shift.
You will provide supportive services and assistance to the clinical treatment team by monitoring client’s conduct and maintaining records of client activity during shift. You will report to the Supervisor.
Primary Tasks
1. Provide supervision and guidance to the clients as outlined in client handbook and following daily treatment schedule.
2. Observe and accurately document client’s self-administration of medication in medication log according to policy and procedure.
3. Document all necessary information and incidents that occur during shift in shift summary report to ensure transitions between shifts.
4. Assist with meal preparation or pickup, serving meals and snacks as needed, and assist with maintaining cleanliness of facility.
5. Transport clients to appointments, and activities.
6. Always maintain professional and therapeutic boundaries with clients and families.
7. Communicate with supervisor relevant program information and work with others to achieve common organizational goals.
8. Attend clinical staffing, staff meetings, and trainings.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
- CPR and Medication Administration Technician certification within 90 days of hire and maintain certification
- Basic knowledge of residential safety standards and how to work with chemically dependent individuals
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for ensuring client safety and well-being by monitoring conduct and maintaining accurate activity records. They also provide guidance, assist with medication administration, and support daily treatment schedules within the facility.
Requirements
Candidates must obtain CPR and Medication Administration Technician certifications within 90 days of hire. A basic knowledge of residential safety standards and experience working with chemically dependent individuals is required.
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% have no call, 35% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Oklahoma is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$32k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $37k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Oklahoma clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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