Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) 7P-7A

Behavioral Health TechIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

About Compassion Behavioral Health (CBH)

Compassion Behavioral Health is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services, offering residential mental health and substance use treatment. Our mission is centered on delivering excellence in care through a collaborative, team-oriented environment. We empower our staff to make a meaningful impact while maintaining a strong commitment to our patients, colleagues, physicians, and community partners.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to join our team at our Residential Treatment Center in Hollywood, FL.

Our residential level of care provides 24/7 structured, live-in treatment for adults experiencing mental health and substance use disorders. Patients receive intensive clinical support in a safe, therapeutic environment designed to promote stability, recovery, and long-term success.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide direct care, supervision, and support to patients in a residential setting
  • Monitor and document patient behaviors and progress
  • Assist in the implementation of individualized treatment plans
  • Utilize de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention when necessary
  • Build positive, therapeutic relationships with patients and team members
  • Maintain a safe and structured environment for all patients
  • Act as a liaison between patients and the clinical team
  • Participate actively as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team
  • Model appropriate professional behavior and maintain healthy boundaries
  • Support a positive peer culture through reinforcement and engagement

Qualifications

  • Experience working with the mental health and/or substance use population required
  • Must have a valid and clear driver’s license
  • Must be able to pass a Level II Background Screening
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to remain calm and professional in high-stress situations
  • Schedule Requirements
  • 12-hour shifts: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
  • Weekend availability is required

Why Join CBH?

At CBH, you will be part of a mission-driven organization where your contributions truly matter. Our team is committed to delivering compassionate care and supporting one another in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

If you’re passionate about helping others and want to make a difference in behavioral health, we encourage you to apply. compassionbehavioralhealth.com

Key Skills

Behavioral health supportPatient supervisionTreatment plan implementationDocumentationInterdisciplinary collaborationCommunication skillsProfessional boundaries

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 7.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Behavioral Health by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedBehavioral Health median $37k (middle half $35k–$40k)38 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Behavioral Health listings in Florida90 active1,230 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 80% no call · 40% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida healthcare professional listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus · 7% offer loan repayment128 active listings, Nov 2026
New Behavioral Health listings847 in the last 30 days531 the 30 days before (+60%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Behavioral Health pay trend−7.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Behavioral Health Tech Jobs

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Salary Distribution

25 jobs
8
<$40k
13
$40k-50k
4
$50k-60k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs
401k / retirement match
96%
CME allowance
26%
Sign-on bonus
9%
PSLF eligible
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$26.91-$28.58/hr
#2

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$16-$25/hr
#3

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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,227 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Hollywood

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$533k
Typical market rent
$2,299/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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