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Sunshine Behavioral Health
Dodgeville, Wisconsin

2nd Shift Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Behavioral Health TechNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$17-$22.5/hr

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Job Description

Be the First Step in Someone's Recovery Journey

At Wood Violet Recovery, recovery isn't just what we do - it's why we exist.

As a residential treatment center serving adults struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders, we provide a safe, supportive environment where clients can begin rebuilding their lives. Every day, our team has the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, and we're looking for compassionate, dependable individuals to join us as Behavioral Health Technicians.

Whether you're exploring a career in behavioral health, human services, psychology, social work, nursing, or addiction treatment - or you're simply passionate about helping others - this role offers an opportunity to make a difference while gaining valuable experience in the behavioral health field.

Schedule: Currently hiring for:

  • 2nd shift: 2:30pm - 11:00pm
  • Sunday through Thursday

Some weekend and holiday availability is required.

What You'll Do

As a Behavioral Health Technician, you'll play a vital role in supporting clients throughout their recovery journey. No two days are exactly alike.

Responsibilities Include

  • Welcoming new clients and assisting with the intake process, including facility tours, paperwork, and orientation.
  • Providing transportation to appointments, airports, community outings, and other approved activities.
  • Conducting routine wellness checks and obtaining vital signs.
  • Monitoring client safety and maintaining a therapeutic environment.
  • Documenting observations, interactions, and client progress accurately and timely.
  • Supporting clients through challenging moments with professionalism, empathy, and respect.
  • Assisting with recreational activities, community events, and engagement opportunities.
  • Collaborating with nursing, clinical, and operations teams to ensure exceptional client care.
  • Responding appropriately during emergencies and following established safety procedures.

What We're Looking For

We want our team to be dependable, compassionate, and comfortable working with people from diverse backgrounds.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • At least 18 years of age.
  • Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
  • The ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
  • CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).

Preferred

  • Strong communication and de-escalation skills.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
  • Experience in behavioral health, addiction treatment, healthcare, social services, customer service, or related fields.

Benefits & More

  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance available after just 60 days of employment!
  • Retirement Planning: 401k with a 3% company match to help you invest in your future.
  • Paid Time Off: Enjoy paid sick time, holiday pay, and PTO that starts accruing on your first day!
  • Free Daily Meal: One complimentary meal per shift from our on-site (gourmet) cafeteria!
  • Supportive Team Culture: Join a collaborative and compassionate work environment where your contributions are valued.
  • Quarterly Bonus Opportunity: Receive a percentage of your quarterly earnings as a bonus based on company performance!

At Wood Violet Recovery, we believe in the power of people—and that includes our team. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive environment for all.

2:30pm-11:00pm

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Technician supports clients in their recovery journey by assisting with intakes, monitoring wellness, and maintaining a safe therapeutic environment. They also provide transportation for clients and collaborate with clinical and nursing teams to ensure quality care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Client intakeCrisis interventionDocumentationPatient safetyTeam collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates 2nd Shift Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) at Sunshine Behavioral Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 5% in Behavioral Health — ranked against 1,269 active Behavioral Health listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 55% have no call, 38% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$41k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $44k in an average-cost state. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 6.6
Among the best 10% of Behavioral Health listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,269 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends

Living in Dodgeville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$314k
Median resident rent
$999/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Madison, WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Sunshine Behavioral Health

Medical Practices
Denver, Colorado
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance available after just 60 days of employment!
Retirement Planning: 401k with a 3% company match
Paid Time Off: Enjoy paid sick time, holiday pay, and PTO that starts accruing on your first day!
Free Daily Meal: One complimentary meal per shift from our on-site (gourmet) cafeteria!
Supportive Team Culture: Join a collaborative and compassionate work environment where your contributions are valued.
Quarterly Bonus Opportunity: Receive a percentage of your quarterly earnings as a bonus based on company performance!