Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health TechFull-time

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Job Description

Behavioral Health Technician

Our mission is to help people become healthy and stay healthy. Our high standards attract well-known behavioral health professionals from across the country. Their commitments to ethics and patient success are backed by the highest accreditation in the industry.

Position Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Behavioral Health Technician to support clients in their daily activities and recovery journey. This role is essential in maintaining a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment.

Benefits

  • 401(k) (After 90 days of continuous employment)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance (Offered after 60 days of employment)
  • Competitive Compensation

Responsibilities

  • Monitor client safety and provide supervision at all times
  • Assist clients with daily living activities and routines
  • Facilitate groups and recreational activities as assigned
  • Document client behaviors and interactions accurately
  • Support clinical staff in implementing treatment plans
  • Conduct room checks and ensure facility rules are followed
  • Provide transportation for clients as needed
  • Respond to crisis situations and follow proper protocols
  • Maintain a clean and organized environment
  • Other relevant duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Experience in behavioral health or related field preferred
  • CPR/First Aid certification preferred
  • Strong interpersonal and observation skills
  • Positions Supervised: None

JourneyPure is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Client supervisionCrisis interventionDocumentationPatient careInterpersonal skillsTreatment plan support

General Medicine Career Context

Of the 50 active General Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

General Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.9% vs. the prior quarter (through May 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician at JourneyPure at The River a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Behavioral Health Tech roles — ranked against 1,706 active Behavioral Health Tech roles listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Salary Distribution23 jobs · 22 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs

401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
27%
Sign-on bonus
5%
Loan repayment
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#2

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.6
Among the best 10% of Behavioral Health Tech roles listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,706 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About JourneyPure at The River

Hospitals and Health Care
Nashville, Tennessee
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance