BHT - Behavioral Health Technician - Adult Psych - Multiple Shifts
Compensation
Pay not listed
The week · per this posting3-day week · 3×12s
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Job Description
Position Overview
Department: Behavioral Health - Adult Psych - Floor 5
Schedule: Multiple Shifts
- Full-Time Nights, 3 12-Hour Shifts, 7:00 pm - 7:00 am
- Work Location: UAB St Vincent's East
Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more
Our Behavioral Health services at UAB St. Vincent’s East include 80 beds for adult and geriatric patients with acute and chronic mental health needs. Our dedicated team-based care model provides individualized, compassionate care. We provide a safe and structured environment focused on stabilization, recovery, and long-term wellness.
What You Will Do
- Provide direct behavioral health patient care.
- Assist patients with performing activities of daily living.
- Provide or assist with providing direct patient care, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions.
Observe and record patient behavior and activities. Report any changes in condition and suggests modifications to the treatment plan.
Establish a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients.
What You Will Need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American HeartAssociation or American Red Cross accepted.
Certified Nurse Aide preferred.
Education
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative relevant experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
About UAB St. Vincent’s
UAB St. Vincent’s, a proud part of UAB Medicine, is a trusted provider of health care, serving Alabama for more than 125 years. With five hospitals and numerous clinics, we're a health care community deeply rooted in compassion, service, and respect for all, guided by the rich legacy of the St. Vincent’s name.
We're committed to extending kindness and personalized care to patients, their families, and each other. We address the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of our patients. We believe in the power of teamwork and unity, and foster a collaborative spirit among our more than 4,800 employees.
As one of Alabama’s best hospitals as recognized by U.S. News & World Report, improving the health and lives of those we serve is at the heart of our mission. Join us in continuing our legacy of service and healing in central Alabama, where we can make a lasting impact together.
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct behavioral health patient care and assist patients with activities of daily living. Observe and record patient behavior while reporting changes to the treatment plan.
Requirements
Requires a high school diploma with relevant experience or an associate/technical degree. Must obtain BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Healthcare Professional Career Context
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).
Of the 50 active healthcare listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% have no call, 32% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | healthcare median $57k (middle half $46k–$71k)19 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Alabama index 88.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| healthcare listings in Alabama | 44 active | 1,737 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 78% no call · 32% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings: 4% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 11% offer loan repayment1,737 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| healthcare pay trend | −3.0% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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