Behavioral Health Technician
Listed compensation
$18-$20/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Wednesday
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, benefits and time off.
Job Description
- Job Location: Oklahoma Recovery Center - Oklahoma City, OK
- Salary Range: $18.00 - $20.00Hourly
- Job Shift: Day, a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Day Shift
- Location: Oklahoma City, OK
- Schedule: 5:45 AM - 6:15 PM, Monday-Wednesday, with alternating Thursdays
- Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role At our facility, caring is more than a value. It is the heart of everything we do. We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and service-oriented Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to join our team.
This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting individuals in recovery and committed to creating a safe, therapeutic, and welcoming environment for every guest.
As a BHT, you will play a vital role in guest care by promoting safety, engagement, accountability, and communication among members of the treatment team. Successful candidates demonstrate empathy, professionalism, strong observation skills, and a genuine desire to make a positive impact in the lives of others. Essential Duties and
Responsibilities
Ensure the safety, security, and overall well-being of guests and the facility. Conduct routine rounds and document observations according to agency standards. Monitor guest activities and interactions to maintain a therapeutic environment.
Facilitate guest engagement and encourage participation in programming and scheduled activities. Serve as a liaison between guests and the appropriate members of the care team, including nursing, counseling, case management, and leadership.
Complete timely and accurate charting, documentation, incident reports, and shift reports. Conduct admissions-related tasks and assist with orientation of new guests. Perform guest searches and contraband prevention procedures in accordance with facility policies.
Monitor guest compliance with program expectations and facility guidelines. Respond appropriately to emergencies, crises, and behavioral health situations. Complete room checks, safety inspections, and environmental rounds. Assist with transportation coordination and other guest support needs as assigned.
Support medication line operations under the direction of nursing staff, when applicable and within scope. Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and organizational policies. Communicate effectively during shift handoff and interdisciplinary team interactions. Promote a culture of dignity, respect, accountability, and compassion.
Qualifications Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations. Basic computer skills and the ability to complete electronic documentation. Ability to pass required background checks and meet employment requirements. Current CPR/First Aid certification preferred or ability to obtain upon hire. Physical
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods. Ability to perform rounds throughout the facility. Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Ability to respond quickly during emergency situations.
Why Join Us? We believe recovery begins with connection, compassion, and genuine care. Our team members make a difference every day by helping guests feel safe, supported, and respected throughout their treatment journey. If you are looking for meaningful work where empathy and service matter, we encourage you to apply. At our facility, we care first. Compassion, respect, and service are at the heart of the work we do every day.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor guest safety and well-being through rounds, observations, searches, room checks, and emergency response while maintaining a therapeutic environment. Support guest engagement and admissions, communicate with the care team, complete documentation, and assist with transportation and medication-line operations as directed.
Requirements
Candidates need strong interpersonal and communication skills, professionalism under stress, basic computer skills, and the ability to complete electronic documentation and pass required background checks. CPR/First Aid certification is preferred or must be obtainable upon hire; the role also requires extended standing and walking, occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, and the ability to respond quickly to emergencies.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 75% have no call, 43% require no weekends.
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in behavioral health | ranked against 1,308 Behavioral Health listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $37k–$42k | Behavioral Health median $41k (middle half $37k–$47k)684 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$45k in purchasing power | Oklahoma index 87.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Behavioral Health listings in Oklahoma | 15 active | 1,327 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 75% no call · 43% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings: 4% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 11% offer loan repayment1,737 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Behavioral Health pay trend | +1.4% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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