Behavioral Health Technician BHT Full Time Second Shift
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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
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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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · top 25% in behavioral health | ranked against 1,215 Behavioral Health listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Behavioral Health median $53k (middle half $46k–$71k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Georgia index 96.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Behavioral Health listings in Georgia | 22 active | 1,232 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 82% no call · 42% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US 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 listings | 837 in the last 30 days | 501 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 |
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