Behavioral Health Technician (PRN)

Behavioral Health TechPer Diem

Listed compensation

$18-$20/hr

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 11m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, LLC as a Behavioral Health Technician – PRN, Equine Therapy Program in Smithville, Texas, United States. The Last Resort Recovery Center [https://www. lastresortrecovery.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $20/hour.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • Medical Coverage (BCBSAL)
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Mental Health Support (EAP)
  • 401(k) through Voya
  • Generous PTO
  • Pet Insurance

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, LLC in Smithville, Texas, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for monitoring patient safety, facilitating recovery meetings, and ensuring adherence to the facility's daily program schedule. They also assist with medication oversight, patient transportation, and documentation of shift reports to support the clinical team.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid driver's license, a good driving record, and current CPR certification. A background in alcohol/drug treatment and an undergraduate degree in Behavioral Science are preferred, along with the physical ability to navigate the facility grounds.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Behavioral health supportPatient monitoringCrisis de-escalationSubstance abuse recovery supportBehavioral redirectionPatient orientationSafety complianceInterpersonal communication

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 48 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% have no call, 27% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$40k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $41k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$40k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$3k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Behavioral Health Tech roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 16 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 30 employers

401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
23%
Sign-on bonus
10%
PSLF eligible
10%
Loan repayment
3% this job

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

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501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Coverage (BCBSAL)
Dental
Vision
Mental Health Support (EAP)
Student Loan Repayment
401(k) through Voya
Generous PTO
Pet Insurance