Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)
Job Description
About the Role
Join Lifepoint Health as a Behavioral Health Technician – Nights, Sign-On Bonus in United States. Denver Springs | Englewood, CO Behavioral Health Tech (BHT) Job Type: Full Time | Nights Salary Range: $20.89 - $28.
Key Responsibilities
- will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care.
- provide exceptional care to others.
- provide exceptional care to others.
- provide treatment services to those suffering from the devastating effects of mental illness and addiction.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- CPR and de‑escalation certification required within 30 days of hire.
- Previous experience in a psychiatric health‑care facility with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, or geriatric patients preferred.
- 1 year of experience working in a psychiatric inpatient setting. More about Denver Springs Denver Springs is a 96
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $20.89 - $28.99/hr
- Signing bonus: $2,000.
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers a signing bonus. Work with Lifepoint Health in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) at Lifepoint Health a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Behavioral Health physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Behavioral Health — Physician Career Context
This Behavioral Health position at Lifepoint Health is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
Lifepoint Health lists compensation for this physician position at $43k to $60k annually.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $29 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Englewood, Colorado.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($43k–$60k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient supervision, Therapeutic milieu support, Safety maintenance, De-escalation, Psychiatric care, Chemical dependency support, Dual diagnosis care, Geriatric patient care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.
Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Technician supports the therapeutic milieu under the direction of an RN to ensure consistent program delivery. They are responsible for supervising patients and maintaining a safe, respectful environment.
Benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage, Life, Accident, Critical Illness Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Paid Family Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Assistance, Loan Assistance, 401(k) with Company Match. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Behavioral Health physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
yesterday
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