BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECH
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Job Description
- Job Title: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECH
- Location: Maryland (Hagerstown)
- Contract Type: Traveler
- Start Date: 09/08/2026
- Pay Range: Competitive
Ready for your next big move? Start here. Hagerstown, MD offers a balance of professional opportunity and quality of life, with access to modern healthcare facilities serving a diverse, growing patient population.
Located within driving distance of major metropolitan areas like Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, it provides both suburban affordability and proximity to advanced medical networks and referrals.
The area also features scenic outdoor recreation, a lower cost of living, and a welcoming community, making it an appealing place to live and practice.
Role Overview: This role involves providing direct support and care to patients receiving behavioral health services by monitoring their well-being, assisting with daily activities, and maintaining a safe and supportive environment. The Behavioral Health Technician also observes and reports patient behaviors and changes to the clinical team while supporting treatment plans and therapeutic activities.
Requirements
One year of experience required - Strong Adolescent & Child preferred, if no adolescent and child experience, they must have 2 years and travel
- 1.5 or 2 yrs. of Psychiatric/Behavioral Health, recent experience required
- EOW required
- COVID-19 Vaccine Required - Medical/Religious Exemptions Only
- Flu Vaccine Required – No Exemptions
- Certificates Required: BLS, CPI preferred
- EPIC charting system experience preferred
- Travel experience required.
Schedule: Shift: Day 5x8-Hour (7:30 AM - 4:00 PM)
- Float required
- Weekend coverage: Every other
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct support and care to patients by monitoring their well-being and assisting with daily activities. They also observe and report patient behaviors to the clinical team while supporting treatment plans and therapeutic activities.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% have no call, 30% require no weekends.
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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