Behavioral Health Technician

7 days ago
United States$17/hrFull TimeAddiction Medicine
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, LLC as a Behavioral Health Technician – Entry-Level Position in United States. About Company: https://ow. ly/YQ1C50WuRH1 We’re officially a Great Place To Work®!

Key Responsibilities

  • must possess the ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations * Must have valid driver’s license and auto insurance (provides confirmation to be eligible for company coverage) * Must be able to walk within the facility and on the grounds of the facility for approximately one (1) mile per every eight (8) hour shift * Able to stand continuously in increments of 45 minutes to one (1) hour * Capable of administering CPR (certification provided if needed) * Must be capable of seeing and hearing activity in their surroundings constantly * Must be emotionally and physically capable of functioning under stressful situations * If recovering, two years of continuous verifiable abstinence PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, substance abuse or related subject * Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS), Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADAC) or related certification(s) * Active CPR certification * Two (2) or more years working with people in chemical dependency recovery with regular direct patient contact.

Requirements

  • One year experience in alcohol/drug treatment and demonstrate a basic understanding of the principles of chemical dependency recovery with direct patient contact preferred
  • Candidates must possess the ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations
  • Must have valid driver’s license and auto insurance (provides confirmation to be eligible for company coverage)
  • Must be able to walk within the facility and on the grounds of the facility for approximately one (1) mile per every eight (8) hour shift

Benefits & Compensation

  • Hourly rate: $17/hr.
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.

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 United States.

Key Skills

Effective CommunicationPatient CareChemical Dependency RecoveryCPR AdministrationEmotional StabilityPhysical StaminaEvidence-Based CarePeer SupportMedication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician at ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Addiction Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Addiction Medicine position at ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 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.

Compensation Analysis

This position also offers production-based compensation: $17 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Effective Communication, Patient Care, Chemical Dependency Recovery, CPR Administration, Emotional Stability, Physical Stamina, Evidence-Based Care, Peer Support. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Technician will support patients in Evolve Addiction Treatment programs, providing compassionate, evidence-based care addressing substance use disorders through counseling, peer support, or MAT. This role involves direct patient contact and adherence to facility protocols withi...

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Mental Health Support, Student Loan Repayment, 401(k) Plan, Generous PTO, Voluntary Coverages. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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About ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Hospitals and Health Care
Birmingham, AL
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Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Support
Student Loan Repayment
401(k) Plan
Generous PTO
Voluntary Coverages
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

7d ago

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