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Brattleboro, Vermont

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN Full-Time

Behavioral Health TechIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$25-$30/hr

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Job Description

Build a Career with Purpose

Behavioral Health Tech

Behavioral Health Tech

West River Haven | 185 Old Ferry Road | Brattleboro, VT 05301

Full-Time

$25.00-$30.00

DailyPay Available

Looking for More Earning Potential?

Voluntary overtime opportunities may be available, giving employees the option to pick up additional shifts and earn extra income.

Looking for More Than Just a Job?

At Abraxas, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life.

We’re seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We’re looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed.

Whether you’re beginning your career, changing professions, or bringing years of experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive.

About Abraxas

Since 1973, Abraxas Youth & Family Services has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support.

Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice.

Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.

Why Join Our Team?

Competitive Pay & Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation
  • DailyPay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance-Available on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Programs
  • Employee Referral Bonuses
  • Company-Paid Training

Career Growth & Development

  • Paid Training Programs
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Certification Opportunities
  • Leadership Development Programs
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines

Meaningful Work That Matters

  • Make a Difference Every Day
  • Support Individuals and Families
  • Build Meaningful Relationships
  • Strengthen Communities
  • Join a Mission-Driven Organization

What You’LL Do

As a Behavioral Health Tech, You Will

  • Provide direct supervision, leadership, and serve as a role model to clients while interacting in a therapeutic and meaningful manner.
  • Implement the daily activity schedule and structure and coordinate client activities, such as Family Night, Structured Recreation, etc.
  • Facilitate and document various psycho-educational groups via standardized curricula.
  • Conduct scheduled and random head counts to provide effective people security.
  • Assist with mentoring and on-the-job training of newer team members.
  • Support the Abraxas philosophy and mission and promotes the Seven Key Principles of care.

Who We’RE Looking For

You may be a great fit if you are:

Compassionate

Dependable

Patient

Team-Oriented

Service-Focused

Professional

Positive

Committed to Helping Others

Qualifications

Required

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's preferred.
  • Must possess a valid Vermont Driver’s License
  • Must be 21 years of age or older
  • Must be able to pass physical and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening
  • Must pass criminal background check investigation
  • Flexibility to work overtime as required

Schedule

  • Full-Time
  • Overnight - 10:45pm-7:00am. 4 weeknights shifts and 1 weekend shift
  • Including Weekends

Apply Today

Some jobs pay the bills.

Some jobs build careers.

This job changes lives.

If you’re looking for meaningful work where your compassion, dedication, and hard work make a real difference every day, we encourage you to apply today.

Join our team and become the reason someone has a better day.

About Our Organization

Abraxas Youth & Family Services is part of the Inperium family of companies.

Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

This policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.

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Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct supervision and leadership to clients while facilitating therapeutic activities and psycho-educational groups. They are responsible for maintaining a safe environment through head counts and supporting the organization's mission and care principles.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Therapeutic InteractionPsycho-educational Group FacilitationConflict ResolutionDocumentationClient SupportSafety Monitoring

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 48% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Vermont is 98.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$57k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $58k in an average-cost state. 62.3% of Vermont clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Behavioral Health Tech Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs · 17 employers

4
<$40k
9
$40k-45k
8
$45k-50k
2
$52k
4
$55k+

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution27 jobs · 17 employers

0
1-2
0
3-4
1
5-6
26
7-8
0
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Behavioral Health Technician

Guidelight Health · Colorado Springs, Colorado

$26-$33/hr
#2

Virtual Behavioral Health Technician

Guidelight Health · Remote - Nationwide

$28-$33/hr
#3

Behavioral Health Technician at Hill (83693)

$26.91-$28.58/hr
#4

Behavioral Health Technician (83534)

$26.91-$28.58/hr
+ 25 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 50% of Behavioral Health listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,225 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Brattleboro

Typical market rent
$1,611/mo
Residents’ average commute
15 min
State income tax
Up to 8.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive Compensation
DailyPay
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Programs
Employee Referral Bonuses