Behavioral Health Technician
Listed compensation
$18-$20/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, LLC as a Behavioral Health Technician – FT/PT/PRN, Loan Repayment in Taylor, Texas, United States. Crestone Wellness [https://crestonedetoxandrehabaustin. com/] strives to humanize and honor addiction recovery by offering compassionate, quality medical and clinical care.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $20/hour.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- Medical Coverage (BCBSAL plans)
- Dental & Vision
- Mental Health Support / EAP
- Pet Insurance
- Home & Auto Insurance
- Family Legal Services
- 401(k) through Voya
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, LLC in Taylor, Texas, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct patient care and support to individuals with mental health challenges under clinical supervision. They are responsible for implementing treatment plans, managing behavioral crises, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent, with an associate degree preferred. Experience in a behavioral health or mental health setting is required, along with knowledge of crisis management and clinical documentation.
Key Skills
Healthcare Professional Career Context
Of the 40 active healthcare listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% have no call, 20% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$40k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $41k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$40k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$3k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Behavioral Health Tech roles.
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