Behavioral Health Tech

Behavioral Health TechIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 24m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation as a Behavioral Health Tech – PRN Nights in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. Why You’ll Love Working Here: * Future Security – 401(k) with employer matching to help you build long-term financial stability. * Role: Behavioral Health Tech

Benefits & Compensation

  • 401(k) with employer matching

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation as a Behavioral Health Tech – PRN Nights.

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct patient care and support by implementing treatment plans and monitoring patient behavior in a clinical setting. They ensure a safe environment, assist with daily activities, and collaborate with the healthcare team to address patient needs.

Requirements

Candidates must have 0-2 years of experience in a behavioral or mental health setting and possess strong observation and de-escalation skills. Required certifications include BCLS and de-escalation training, which must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Crisis interventionDocumentationVital signs monitoringSafety protocolsConflict resolutionTherapeutic interventionsHIPAA complianceEmotional regulationInfection controlPatient rightsMental health support

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% have no call, 32% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Behavioral Health Tech Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution29 jobs · 26 employers

16
<$45k
9
$45k-55k
4
$55k-65k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs

401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
23%
Sign-on bonus
9%
PSLF eligible
9%
Loan repayment
5%

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

  • Includes weekends
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About Community Health Systems Professional Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Franklin, TN
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with employer matching