Behavioral Health Technician
Listed compensation
$18-$20/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
About Us
We are committed to providing clinical care, education, and research in the field of addiction treatment and recovery. Our care is personalized to meet the needs of each person who comes through our doors and integrated to address co-occurring mental health conditions. Our #1 priority is to help the client first sustain and then maintain long-term recovery.
Our Behavioral Health Technicians are responsible for the overall supervision and coordination of the recovery facility including overseeing daily operations of the facility, coordinating daily facility tasks, conducting inspections related to chore assignments, daily living, conducting searches of the clients’ personal property, providing transportation to and from the clinics, appointments, grocery shopping, support groups, and as needed. In this crucial role, you will also:
- Provide care for clients presenting with SUD primary and Mental Health secondary.
- Engage all residents in conversations and activities that are edifying and stimulating
- Observe and report any unusual behaviors or potential areas of conflict between residents
- Assist clients with completing and improving their daily life skills
Prepare bedrooms for all new residents and monitor client’s rooms for cleanliness and ensure they have the items that they need (i. e., linen, hygiene products, clean clothes, etc.)
Ensure that all residents are properly respecting and maintaining common areas (esp. kitchen, living room) and that they are following facility rules including curfew/lights out hours
Observe and report any unusual behaviors or potential areas of conflict between residents.
Monitor proper use and functioning of appliances and other equipment. Observe any unusual activities that may pose a safety or nuisance issue for the clients or neighbors.
Maintain an inventory of all supplies (i. e., cleaning supplies, furniture, keys etc.).
Coordinate and hold Facility Meetings, Community Meetings and a weekend Wrap Up or Life Skills Groups
Welcome and introduce new clients to all existing residents
Communicate in a Culturally Sensitive Manner
Educate and encourage clients to utilize community-based tools (such as, 12 Step Program, Recovery Dharma, Smart Recovery, Celebrate Recovery, Refuge Recovery, et. al.); facilitate applicable workbooks and provide continued support and engagement
Supervise medication
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Technician oversees daily facility operations, including client supervision, property inspections, and medication management. They also facilitate life skills groups and provide transportation for clients to appointments and community support activities.
Requirements
The role requires the ability to monitor client behavior, maintain facility cleanliness, and ensure adherence to house rules. Candidates must be capable of providing culturally sensitive support and facilitating recovery-based educational tools.
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 65% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$40k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $42k in an average-cost state. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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