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Behavioral Health Technician BHT Full Time Second Shift

Behavioral Health TechIncludes weekendsNo callFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

  • Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) – Full-Time, Second Shift
  • Hidden Creek Wellness Retreat | Tallapoosa, GA
  • Schedule: Tuesday–Saturday, 3:00 PM–11:30 PM
  • Days Off: Sunday and Monday

One Immediate Opening

Hidden Creek Wellness Retreat, a NANA Healthcare Management company, is seeking a dependable, compassionate Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to support our adolescent residential treatment program. We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible.

As a BHT, you will help maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment while working closely with clinical, nursing, and housing staff to support clients throughout their daily routines.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct supervision and support to clients during the second shift.
  • Assist with daily routines, scheduled activities, and program expectations.
  • Complete assigned safety checks and promptly report concerns to the appropriate staff.
  • Observe and document client behaviors, participation, and significant events.
  • Use supportive communication and approved de-escalation techniques to help clients navigate challenges.
  • Maintain professional boundaries and protect client confidentiality.
  • Communicate clearly with teammates and provide thorough shift handoffs.
  • Follow facility policies, safety procedures, and individualized treatment team guidance.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Previous experience in behavioral health, residential treatment, direct care, or a related setting preferred.
  • Experience working with adolescents is a plus.
  • Strong communication, observation, and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to remain calm, dependable, and professional in a fast-paced environment.
  • Availability to work the full Tuesday–Saturday schedule, including every Saturday, is required.

Please submit your resume for consideration. In your application, confirm your availability for Tuesday–Saturday, 3:00 PM–11:30 PM, and include your earliest available start date. Qualified applicants will be contacted promptly.

Key Skills

Adolescent careSafety monitoringClient supervisionDocumentationCrisis intervention

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician BHT Full Time Second Shift at NANA Healthcare Management a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Behavioral Health — ranked against 1,215 active Behavioral Health listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 82% have no call, 42% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Behavioral Health by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · top 25% in behavioral healthranked against 1,215 Behavioral Health listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedBehavioral Health median $53k (middle half $46k–$71k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingGeorgia index 96.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Behavioral Health listings in Georgia22 active1,232 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 82% no call · 42% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 5% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 13% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Behavioral Health listings837 in the last 30 days501 the 30 days before (+67%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Behavioral Health pay trend−6.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,215 Behavioral Health listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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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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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 6.1
Better work-life than 80% of Behavioral Health listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,215 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Tallapoosa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$226k
Median resident rent
$676/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.