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Unison Health
Toledo, Ohio

Behavioral Health Technician (Day Shift) - Inpatient Youth

Behavioral Health TechNo nightsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$21-$23/hr

The week · per this posting

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Job Description

Why Join Unison Health?

Unison Health provides a mission-driven work environment focused on staff support, professional growth, and work-life balance. We are committed to helping our employees thrive while making a lasting difference in the lives of children and families.

For over 50 years, Unison Health has proudly supported individuals, families, and communities across Ohio. From behavioral health and substance abuse treatment to primary healthcare, we are dedicated to our mission: Making Lives Better.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Starting Pay: $21.00 - $23.00/hour + Shift Differential
  • 12-hour shifts - 6:45am to 7:15pm
  • Part-Time Shifts
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Medical with federal minimum deductibles
  • Dental and vision coverage
  • Retirement planning and employer contribution
  • Apply to Hear More!

Position Summary

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) plays a vital role in supporting clients throughout their behavioral health treatment by providing direct care, promoting a safe and therapeutic environment, and assisting the clinical team in delivering quality services.

The BHT works closely with clients to encourage recovery, reinforce treatment goals, observe and document client behaviors, and communicate significant changes to the treatment team. Services are provided in accordance with Ohio MHAS standards and are identified within each client's Individualized Service Plan (ISP).

Key Responsibilities & Role Highlights

  • Build positive, trusting relationships with youth by providing encouragement, guidance, and emotional support.
  • Assist youth with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, meals, housekeeping tasks, and healthy recreational activities.
  • Facilitate and participate in structured therapeutic, educational, and recreational programming that promotes skill development and recovery.
  • Accurately document client behaviors, progress, incidents, and daily interactions in accordance with agency and regulatory standards.
  • Utilize trauma-informed care, crisis prevention, de-escalation techniques, and appropriate interventions to maintain a safe and supportive environment.
  • Collaborate with clinicians, nurses, and other interdisciplinary team members to support individualized treatment goals and ensure high-quality client care.

Education & Experience Requirements

  • High School Diploma
  • Must be at least 21 years old
  • Valid driver’s license & insurable (if driving required)
  • CPR & CPI certification within 30 days of hire
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • A genuine passion for helping children succeed

Unison Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct care and support to youth in an inpatient setting to promote recovery and treatment goals. They facilitate therapeutic activities, document client progress, and maintain a safe, trauma-informed environment.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma and be at least 21 years old. A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain CPR and CPI certifications within 30 days of hire are required.

Key Skills

DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient Support

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 43 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 81% have no call, 26% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$46k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $49k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
10%
Loan repayment
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 5.1
Better work-life than 70% of Behavioral Health listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,276 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Toledo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$143k
Typical market rent
$1,128/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.5
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Toledo, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Unison Health

Mental Health Care
Toledo, Ohio
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical with federal minimum deductibles
Dental and vision coverage
Retirement planning and employer contribution