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Weatherford, Texas

Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health TechIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$16/hour

The week · per this posting

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Job Description

Behavioral Health Technician (PRN) – Youth Crisis Facility

Join our dedicated team at a leading youth crisis facility, where your compassion and commitment can make a profound difference in the lives of young individuals facing mental health and behavioral challenges.

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT) to provide critical support and care in a dynamic, supportive environment focused on growth, recovery, and safety.

This PRN position offers flexibility to work as needed for call-outs, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to contribute meaningfully while maintaining a flexible schedule.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor and supervise youth in a crisis setting to ensure their safety and well-being
  • Assist with meal preparation and serve meals according to the facility menu
  • Complete daily documentation and reports as required by the facility
  • Support therapeutic activities and interventions under supervision
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive environment for youth
  • Respond promptly and effectively to emergency situations or behavioral incidents
  • Collaborate with team members to develop and implement individualized care plans

What Our Company Offers

Paid Training

We foster a supportive, growth-oriented culture that values teamwork, compassion, and professional development. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of youth during their most vulnerable moments, and enjoy the rewarding experience of contributing to their journey toward stability and recovery.

The Wood Group staff is trained to provide caring and compassionate services to the clients involved in our programs. We work as a team with the Community Centers or other agencies to provide services to clients so they can return to productive daily living in their community. All The Wood Group subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.

The Wood Group subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; additional training in behavioral health preferred
  • 21 years of age required
  • Prior experience working with youth or in a mental health setting is a plus
  • Compassionate, patient, and able to handle challenging situations calmly
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Flexibility to work on an as-needed basis, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Basic knowledge of safety protocols and crisis intervention techniques

Key Skills

Safety MonitoringPatient CareEmergency Response

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 88% have no call, 25% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Behavioral Health by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$33kBehavioral Health median $40k (middle half $35k–$40k)18 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$34k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Behavioral Health listings in Texas76 active1,273 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 88% no call · 25% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas healthcare professional listings: 0% state a sign-on bonus · 24% offer loan repayment106 active listings, Oct 2026
Behavioral Health pay trend+11.3% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$33k midpoint, that is roughly $1k–$2k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top contract/1099 Behavioral Health Tech Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

29 jobs · 25 employers
8
<$40k
10
$40k-45k
8
$45k-50k
3
$52k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

27 jobs · 25 employers
401k / retirement match
96%
CME allowance
22%
Sign-on bonus
11%
PSLF eligible
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Behavioral Health Associate - Per DiemPer Diem

Comprehensive Healthcare · Kennewick, Washington

$20.24-$30.36/hr
#2

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN

Apis Services · Brattleboro, Vermont

$25-$30/hr
#3

PRN Behavioral Health Technician (Greenbrook)

$22-$24/hr
#4

On-Call Behavioral Health Technician

$21-$23/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 50% of Behavioral Health listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,255 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Confidential Employer

Mental Health Care
Wichita Falls, Texas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Training

Living in Weatherford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$356k
Typical market rent
$1,519/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
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 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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