No salary listed — similar Behavioral Health Tech roles pay ~$44k (median of 45 jobs)

6.1/10 work-life score · Above average in Behavioral Health — ranked against 1,071 active roles in this specialty

Behavioral Health Tech

Behavioral Health Tech Above average in Behavioral HealthFull-Time
Posted 4mo ago

About the Role

Night shift 7p-7a. Rotating weekends and holidays. 401k match. Tuition reimbursement. Work in Palmer, AK.

Join Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation as a Behavioral Health Tech – Night Shift in United States. Why You’ll Love Working Here: * Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, & vision plans to keep you and your family healthy. Life Insurance is also available.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Requirements

  • 2 years of experience in a behavioral health, mental health, or healthcare setting required
  • Experience working with patients with psychiatric disorders, developmental disabilities, or substance use disorders preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Understanding of mental health disorders, crisis intervention techniques, and therapeutic approaches.
  • Strong observation and documentation skills to accurately report patient behavior and responses to interventions.

Benefits & Compensation

  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation as a Behavioral Health Tech – Night Shift.

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Patient careCrisis interventionDe-escalationBehavioral health monitoringDocumentationVital signs monitoringConflict resolutionEmotional supportSafety protocolsHIPAA complianceInfection controlTherapeutic communicationPatient rightsMental health supportSubstance use disorder support

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Tech at Community Health Systems Professional Services a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Behavioral Health — ranked against 1,071 active Behavioral Health listings on WeekdayDoc.

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

Behavioral Health — healthcare professional Career Context

Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% have no call, 28% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 7.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Alaska's cost-of-living index is 125.8 (US average = 100) — Alaska ranks #8 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 58.9% of Alaska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

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

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.1/10 on work-life balance for Behavioral Health Tech roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 45 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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PSLF eligible
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Loan repayment
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About Community Health Systems Professional Services

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

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
401k with Employer Matching
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off