Behavioral Health Technician (50630)

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician (50630) at WESTCARE a 3.7 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.

This Behavioral Health position at WESTCARE 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.

Stated compensation: $15/hr.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $15 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in Saint Petersburg, Florida.

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral health support, Crisis intervention, De-escalation, Client supervision, Documentation, Medication monitoring, Electronic health records, Data entry. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct supervision and support to residents, ensuring their safety and compliance with program rules. Responsibilities include facilitating daily routines, documenting client progress, and assisting with medication monitoring and crisis intervention.