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Hartford, Connecticut

Lead Behavioral Health Tech- 36hr

Behavioral Health TechPart-Time

Compensation

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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

The Lead Behavioral Health Technician (LBHT) is a mental health employee that provide hands-on care to individuals with varying degrees of mental illnesses and/or developmental disabilities. LBHTs perform a vital, front-line function as they observe, treat, and interact with patients and families.

This position serves as the eyes, ears, and hands of the diagnosing professional. Assist with performing personal grooming and other activities of daily living. The LBHT may also assist in educational, recreational, and therapeutic activities when deemed appropriate.

LBHT is responsible for oversight of all behavioral health technicians and plans for patients who are considered high-risk.

Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states.

Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home.

Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.

At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.

Key Responsibilities

Provide hands-on care and observation for patients with mental illnesses or developmental disabilities. Oversee other behavioral health technicians and manage care plans for high-risk patients.

Requirements

Requires an Associate degree with six months of patient care experience or a high school diploma with three years of mental health experience. Must possess BLS/CPR certification and obtain de-escalation certification within three months.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Crisis InterventionInterpersonal CommunicationStress ManagementMedical DocumentationInfection ControlPatient ObservationPhysical Intervention

Psychiatry Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

What does the Psychiatry market look like in Connecticut?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 25% in psychiatry (behavioral health tech)ranked against 114 Psychiatry (Behavioral Health Tech) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPsychiatry median $47k (middle half $44k–$53k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingConnecticut index 103.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Work settingon-sitepeers: 74% no call · 46% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 4% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 12% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Psychiatry listings1,316 in the last 30 days923 the 30 days before (+43%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Psychiatry pay trend+13.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (114 Psychiatry (Behavioral Health Tech) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Lead Behavioral Health Tech- 36hr at Connecticut Children's a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Psychiatry (Behavioral Health Tech) — ranked against 114 active Psychiatry (Behavioral Health Tech) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Behavioral Health Tech Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

26 jobs
12
<$45k
11
$45k-55k
2
$55k-65k
1
$72k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs
401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
23%
Sign-on bonus
9%
PSLF eligible
9%
Loan repayment
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Behavioral Health Technician - Float Pool

Essentia Health · Duluth, Minnesota

$23.28-$34.63/hr
#2

Behavioral Health Technician

Centurion Health · Taylorville, Illinois

$26.91-$28.58/hr
#3

Therapeutic Recreation Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

$23-$27/hr
#4

Behavioral Health Technician

$16-$25/hr
+ 35 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Psychiatry (Behavioral Health Tech) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 114 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Hartford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$272k
Typical market rent
$1,555/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

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

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