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Recovery Unplugged
Austin, Texas

Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health TechFull-Time

Listed compensation

$16-$18/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Behavioral Health Technician

Recovery Unplugged – Austin, TX

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Overview

Recovery Unplugged, a licensed drug and alcohol treatment center with multiple locations across the U.S., is seeking Behavioral Health Technicians for our residential facility located in Austin, TX. We provide comprehensive, long-term substance abuse treatment, including detox, residential care, and outpatient programs. Our innovative approach blends evidence-based treatment with music to enhance client outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Establish open lines of communication and build rapport with clients facing behavioral or emotional challenges.

Ensure clients are following house rules.

Complete intake procedures, including drug tests, personal belongings search, and client intake documentation using KIPU.

Oversee discharge procedures, including returning personal belongings and ensuring discharge paperwork is completed via KIPU.

  • Perform drug testing on incoming intakes and conduct random UA’s (urinalysis) on clients.
  • Conduct regular client safety checks (Q15-Q30).
  • Maintain cleanliness of the facility at all times.
  • Benefits: For Full Time only
  • 401(k)
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • PTO

Why Join Us?

At Recovery Unplugged, we believe in supporting our employees while making a lasting impact on our clients' recovery journeys. We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply!

Requirements

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Valid Driver's License.
  • Flexible schedule availability.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the 12-step program and the disease model of addiction.
  • Experience with KIPU EMR is preferred.

Key Skills

Client RapportCrisis Intervention12-Step Program Knowledge

Addiction Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$35k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $36k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Addiction Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 73% have no call, 43% require no weekends.

Addiction Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician at Recovery Unplugged a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Addiction Medicine (Behavioral Health Tech) — ranked against 37 active Addiction Medicine (Behavioral Health Tech) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$35k midpoint, that is roughly $1k–$2k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Behavioral Health Tech Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution21 jobs · 17 employers

9
<$45k
9
$45k-50k
3
$52k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks14 jobs

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
21%
Sign-on bonus
7%
Loan repayment
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$16-$25/hr
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$20-$25/hr
#3

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 7.1
Among the best 10% of Addiction Medicine (Behavioral Health Tech) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 37 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Recovery Unplugged

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
PTO

Living in Austin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$455k
Typical market rent
$1,586/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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