Behavioral Health Tech II

Behavioral Health TechIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$16-$19/hr

The week · per this posting · Tuesday – Saturday

Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern, benefits and time off.

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Job Description

PaRC

PaRC (Prevention and Recovery Center) is looking for talented healthcare professionals to join our team!

Part of the Discovery Behavioral Health family of brands, we are dedicated to helping our patients and their families cope with alcohol and substance abuse and find a path of hope, health and healing.

Our success and outstanding reputation for quality programs in the field of recovery depend on the motivated, enterprising and qualified professionals we recruit and retain. Our employees are caring and committed. They enable us to give exceptional and pioneering treatment and the tools individuals, and their families need to reclaim sobriety and pursue rich lives.

If you are looking for an organization that thrives on growth, celebrates diversity of thought, and rewards passionate execution, you've come to the right place. Because we put clients first, it is our honor to support and reward those who serve them.

Position Summary

Behavioral Health Tech II (BHT II) is responsible for assisting and supporting patients through the entire treatment experience from admission through discharge. BHT II will be contributing insightful, practical, and meaningful information to the treatment planning process. BHT II responsibilities primarily include ensuring patient safety, providing patient interventions, leading psychoeducational groups, and supporting patients.

Essential Job Functions

  • Adheres to all DBH policies and procedures.
  • Conducts self in a manner that represents DBH values.
  • Maintains a positive and respectful attitude.
  • Provides exemplary customer service to all patients.
  • Exhibits understanding and respect for cultural and lifestyle diversity.
  • Understand and maintain professional boundaries and professional ethics.
  • Follows directions as given by all facility leadership.

Maintains confidentiality of patient information and records; and of facility/company proprietary, privileged, and/or confidential information.

Facilitates patient daily needs per the program schedule, including but not limited to: waking/bedtime routines and hygiene, meals/snacks, bathroom safety observations, free time.

Assists Nursing staff with duties as directed, for example: patient supervision, vitals, room searches, patient searches, etc.

  • Recognizes, responds to, and assists in crisis situations and provides interventions as appropriate.
  • Consistently reports to work on time and prepared to perform the duties of the position.
  • Assists in the implementation of individual patient treatment plans per clinical team.

Supports patient during admission and discharge processes. This may include checking in patient belongings, acclimating patient to the program, preparing patient for returning home.

Monitors patient activity and documents any significant patient issues. Completes all shift notes, group notes, and other required documentation by the end of shift.

  • Maintains and organized and safe environment and performs basic housekeeping duties.
  • Conducts regular facility and grounds checks, advising facility leadership of any irregularities or safety concerns.
  • Facilitates and leads daily groups as directed by facility leadership if applicable.
  • Attends all staff meetings and in-service trainings.

Completes all online training, policy verification, and ensures that their employee HR file is kept up to date.

Provides transportation services including patient transportation/supervision, errands, shopping, admits, outings, etc. (must be pre-qualified to drive a company vehicle).

Performs other duties as assigned.

Residential Treatment Only

In states where permissible, passing medicine will be required. Training and/or required certification will be provided.

Knowledge, Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred
  • High School Diploma (or equivalent) preferred
  • One or more years experience working within the mental health, substance use or eating disorder field preferred
  • Valid and unrestricted State Driver’s License
  • Employment status: Full time
  • Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday 8am-4:30pm
  • Work location: Houston, TX
  • Compensation range: $16-19 hourly

Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Tech II assists patients throughout their treatment experience by ensuring safety, facilitating daily routines, and providing clinical interventions. They also contribute to treatment planning, document patient progress, and support nursing staff with various facility duties.

Requirements

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with a bachelor's degree preferred. At least one year of experience in mental health, substance use, or eating disorder fields is preferred, along with a valid and unrestricted driver's license.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Crisis InterventionSubstance Abuse SupportMental Health SupportVitals Monitoring

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 75% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Behavioral Health by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$33k–$40kBehavioral Health median $37k (middle half $33k–$40k)20 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$37k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Behavioral Health listings in Texas74 active1,327 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 75% no call · 40% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas healthcare professional listings: 0% state a sign-on bonus · 25% offer loan repayment103 active listings, Oct 2026
Behavioral Health pay trend+1.4% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$36k midpoint, that is roughly $1k–$3k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Behavioral Health Tech Jobs

19 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

19 jobs · 15 employers
7
<$45k
7
$45k-50k
5
$52k

Annual compensation range

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$16-$25/hr
#2

Behavioral Health Tech IV

Koniag Government Services · Crow Agency, Montana

$22-$25/hr
#3

Behavioral Health Associate I

$20-$25/hr
#4

Behavioral Health Technician- AFTERNOONS (2:30 PM - 11 PM)

$21-$25/hr
+ 17 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,308 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$243k
Typical market rent
$1,544/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 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.