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Share House
Fargo, North Dakota

Behavioral Health Technician (Part-Time) - Fargo

Behavioral Health TechIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$18.2-$22.75/hr

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Job Description

Recognized as one of the top residential and outpatient chemical dependency treatment centers in the region, ShareHouse, Inc. is growing and seeking dedicated Behavioral Health Technicians.

We are currently hiring two part-time, Behavioral Health Technician positions, at our Fargo campus:

Shift Will Be Either

1 Part-Time Position: Works 16 hours every weekend on varied shifts, with additional weekday evening (PM) shifts as needed, up to a maximum of 30 hours per week.

2 Part-Time Positions: Work every other weekend, with additional weekday evening (PM) shifts as needed, up to a maximum of 30 hours per week per position.

Job Summary

This position assists in maintaining a successful residential facility by encouraging and supporting residents in their recovery through monitoring, observing, and reporting to clinical staff and management; ensures that all rules and procedures are adhered to as set forth by the organization and act as liaison between residents and clinical staff.

Reporting Relationships

The Behavioral Health Tech does not supervise any positions.

Duties & Essential Job Functions

Greet, welcome and assist clients/residents, vendors and guests, to provide welcoming and professional image of organization.

Monitor, dispense and re-order client medications to ensure receipt of correct dosage, timely receipt and availability.

Conduct room-to-room apartment checks, along with facility checks as required or scheduled, and complete appropriate documentation to ensure safety and security of residents, staff and facility.

Document information, observations, concerns, issues and events in appropriate venue to provide accurate information to staff and management.

Perform light maintenance and housekeeping duties assigned to provide clean and safe environment.

Perform breathalyzer and unobserved urine drug screens on clients as required and maintain appropriate documentation to ensure drug- and alcohol-free living environment.

Monitor and track clients’ exits and entries into facility to always ensure knowledge of client location and activities and that all areas are monitored appropriately.

  • Monitor medication to residents according to established protocol to ensure exact dosage.
  • Transport clients to appointments/meetings to attend community recovery groups.
  • Answer phones, greet public, and route inquiries to appropriate personnel while providing positive public relations and accurate responses to questions.
  • Understand and abide by all confidentiality laws to protect clients and client information.

Provide and maintain reliable and prompt attendance, with the ability to work the schedule dictated by business necessity to include afternoon and overnight shifts, call-ins, weekends and holidays.

Conduct fire drills as instructed across all shifts to ensure a smooth and efficient procedure, and also ensure timely and safe evacuation of all residents, as well as fill out drill forms and submit them to the Safety Officer or HR.

  • Search client property at admission and throughout their stay in services
  • Review facility cameras for safety
  • Clean and disinfect client rooms as they discharge

Periodic Functions and Responsibilities

  • Refer maintenance and repair issues to maintenance department.
  • Cover the front office assistant’s phone as needed.
  • Assist in client orientation.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Requires High School Diploma or Equivalent

Prefer 6 months experience in related field or position.

Required Licenses/Certificates

Required to be CPR, First Aid Certified and CMA 1 certified within 60 days of employment and stay up to date at renewal periods.

  • Must be able to be medication certified according to ShareHouse and North Dakota Board of Health standards.
  • Must have valid driver’s license and have clean driving record according to company insurance standards.

Culture FIT

We’re committed to creating a culture of transparency and psychological safety. That means we communicate directly and kindly, ask for help when we need it, and celebrate wins big and small. Whether you’re in clinical care, admin, or support services you are part of the mission.

At ShareHouse, we’re more than coworkers, we’re collaborators, advocates, and believers in second chances. We serve individuals and families navigating the challenges of addiction and mental health with heart, respect, and resilience. We believe a healthy workplace fuels healthy outcomes, so we focus on connection, communication, and compassion, both in how we serve our clients, and how we treat each other.

You’LL Thrive Here If You…

  • Are mission-driven and motivated by meaningful work
  • See change and feedback as opportunities, not obstacles
  • Want to grow personally and professionally alongside your peers
  • Value teamwork and open communication
  • Enjoy working in a collaborative and mission-driven environment
  • Bring a positive attitude and help foster a culture of encouragement and respect

Core Values

  • Compassion — We lead with empathy and respect
  • Integrity — We do the right thing when no one is watching
  • Connection — We value belonging, empathy, trust, and mutual understanding

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation:

Frequently Requires

  • Stooping and bending
  • Use of color vision and ability to distinguish colors
  • Pushing and pulling, lifting and carrying up to 15 lbs
  • Ability to communicate orally and hear/understand oral communication
  • Ability to utilize fine motor skills, reach and grasp

Occasionally Requires

  • Standing for up to 1 hour
  • Pushing and pulling, lifting and carrying over 15 lbs

Work Environment

This position works in an environment with few physical discomforts; may occasionally be exposed to drafts, noise, temperature variations and odors.

*Compensation for this position is based on several factors, including relevant experience, skills, and qualifications. In addition to base pay, ShareHouse offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes generous paid time off (PTO), a robust benefits program, a 401(k) match, and more. We also support financial growth through annual merit-based raises.

*This position will remain open until filled and may be taken down at any time without notice

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Technician supports residents in their recovery by monitoring behavior, ensuring facility rules are followed, and reporting observations to clinical staff. They are also responsible for medication administration, facility safety checks, and maintaining a clean, secure environment for clients.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Behavioral health supportCrisis interventionSafety monitoringClient transportDrug screeningPatient careRecord keepingFacility maintenance

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 85% have no call, 23% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Behavioral Health by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score2.1 / 10 · above average in behavioral healthranked against 1,317 Behavioral Health listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$38k–$47kBehavioral Health median $41k (middle half $37k–$47k)686 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$48k in purchasing powerNorth Dakota index 89.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Behavioral Health listings in North Dakota6 active1,340 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 85% no call · 23% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Behavioral Health pay trend+8.1% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,317 Behavioral Health listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

24 jobs
401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
21%
Sign-on bonus
4%
Loan repayment
4%
PSLF eligible
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 2.1
Better work-life than 50% of Behavioral Health listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,317 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Share House

Hospitals and Health Care
Fargo, North Dakota
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous PTO
401(k) match
Comprehensive benefits package
Annual merit-based raises

Living in Fargo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$293k
Typical market rent
$1,094/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.9
State income tax
Up to 2.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Fargo, ND-MN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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