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Centerstone
Clarksville, Tennessee

Behavioral Health Technician - Crisis Services PRN

Behavioral Health TechPer Diem

Listed compensation

$15-$21/hr

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Job Description

Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

Centerstone, a trauma-informed organization, endorses an organizational culture built on understanding, recognizing and responding to those affected by trauma to strengthen resilience for our clients, staff and community. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

Job Description

Summary of Position

Provides support and stabilization services to clients in the Walk-in Center and Crisis Stabilization Unit. Provides peer and crisis support services, information, education and support for clients. Promotes wellness, recovery and skill building through group and individual interventions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Provides training and interventions in both group and individual settings, focusing on the improvement of the client’s functioning and health-related issues.

  • Obtains vital signs and reports results to nursing.
  • Completes 15-minute safety checks.
  • Provides assistance, supervision and interaction to client throughout work shift.
  • Inventories, documents and secures client belongings.

Ability to de-escalate clients using evidence-based de-escalation training, ie. Therapeutic Options, to include safety holds, as necessary.

  • Use of basic technology, such as data entry and documentation of vital signs and shift notes.
  • Obtains CPR, First Aid, and AED training to provide assistance to clients as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
  • Knowledge of community resources.
  • Basic computer skills
  • Skill in crisis intervention (preferred)

Qualifications

Education Level

High School diploma or equivalent; Certified peer recovery specialist preferred

Years of Experience

One year of relevant job experience required, preferably in mental related field. Education/experience equivalency may be considered upon approval.

Certification/Licensure

N/A

Physical Requirements

  • Standing – 20%
  • Sitting – 80%
  • Squatting – Occasional
  • Kneeling – Occasional
  • Bending – Occasional
  • Driving – Occasional
  • Lifting – Occasional

Disclaimer

The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Time Type

Part time

Pay Range

  • $15.00--$21.00
  • Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:
  • Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • 403b retirement plan with company match
  • Paid time off and ten paid holidays
  • AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Continuing education opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.

Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.

Key Responsibilities

Provides support and stabilization services to clients in a crisis unit, including peer support, education, and wellness promotion. Responsibilities also include monitoring vital signs, conducting safety checks, and performing de-escalation interventions.

Key Skills

Behavioral health supportVital signs monitoringTrauma-informed care

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% have no call, 30% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$37k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $41k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$37k midpoint, that is roughly $1k–$3k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
33% this job
Sign-on bonus
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 2.8
Better work-life than 60% of Behavioral Health listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,281 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Clarksville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$297k
Typical market rent
$1,374/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.9
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Clarksville, TN-KY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Centerstone

Mental Health Care
Nashville, Tennessee
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
403b Retirement Plan with Company Match
Paid Time Off
Ten Paid Holidays