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Clearfork Academy
Fort Worth, Texas

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)- Second Shift (2:45pm-11:15pm)

Behavioral Health TechFull-Time

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Job Description

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Clearfork Academy

Help Adolescents Build a New Legacy

At Clearfork Academy, we provide high-quality substance abuse and mental health treatment for adolescents and young adults.

We're looking for a dependable, observant, and compassionate Behavioral Health Technician who thrives in a structured environment and takes pride in supporting clients through consistency, professionalism, and attention to detail.

This role is ideal for someone who values clear expectations, follows procedures carefully, enjoys meaningful work, and prefers being part of a supportive team focused on helping others succeed.

What You'll Do

  • Monitor client safety and well-being through regular observations and documentation
  • Conduct patient rounds, wellness checks, and facility safety inspections
  • Record vital signs and assist with urine drug screening procedures
  • Support educational, recreational, and therapeutic activities
  • Assist with program orientation and client supervision
  • Maintain accurate records and documentation
  • Help ensure compliance with facility policies, procedures, and safety standards
  • Provide transportation support when assigned
  • Assist with routine housekeeping and facility upkeep
  • Collaborate with nurses, counselors, and clinical staff to support quality patient care
  • What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

You May Be a Great Fit If You

  • Prefer a structured work environment with clear policies and procedures
  • Take pride in accuracy, consistency, and following established protocols
  • Are calm, patient, and dependable under pressure
  • Communicate directly, professionally, and respectfully
  • Enjoy observing details and ensuring tasks are completed correctly
  • Work well independently while contributing to a team mission
  • Value stability, accountability, and professionalism
  • Are motivated by helping others through actions rather than recognition
  • Appreciate clear guidance during training and enjoy autonomy once confident in your responsibilities

What We're Looking For

  • Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
  • Ability to maintain professionalism in emotionally challenging situations
  • Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Ability to remain composed when addressing behavioral or emotional crises
  • Strong observational and critical-thinking skills
  • Commitment to ethical conduct, confidentiality, and client dignity
  • Ability to work with adolescents and young adults experiencing substance use and mental health challenges

Why Clearfork Academy?

  • Meaningful work that directly impacts young lives
  • Supportive leadership and clear expectations
  • Structured environment with established processes
  • Opportunity to develop valuable behavioral health experience
  • Collaborative team focused on client success and recovery

If you're a conscientious, reliable professional who believes in doing things the right way and wants to make a difference in the lives of adolescents and families, we encourage you to apply.

Clearfork Academy

Leading Adolescents to a New Legacy

EEOC Statement

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a), prohibiting discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibiting discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Technician monitors client safety, conducts wellness checks, and maintains accurate documentation of patient care. They also assist with therapeutic activities, facility upkeep, and collaborate with clinical staff to ensure a supportive recovery environment.

Requirements

Candidates must possess strong observational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to remain composed during behavioral crises. Proficiency in basic computer software and a commitment to ethical standards and client dignity are required.

Key Skills

Patient monitoringVital signs recordingCrisis interventionSubstance abuse supportAdolescent careMicrosoft ExcelCommunicationTeam collaboration

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% have no call, 36% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Behavioral Health by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedBehavioral Health median $36k (middle half $33k–$40k)29 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Behavioral Health listings in Texas75 active1,297 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 72% no call · 36% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Behavioral Health pay trend+7.9% 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.

Top Behavioral Health Tech Jobs

30 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs · 22 employers
5
<$40k
8
$40k-45k
9
$45k-50k
3
$52k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

20 jobs
401k / retirement match
95%
CME allowance
25%
Sign-on bonus
5%
PSLF eligible
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Behavioral Health Technician

Discovery Behavioral Health · Fairfax, Virginia

$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 (Greenbrook)

$22-$24/hr
+ 28 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 1,300 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Fort Worth

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$261k
Typical market rent
$1,612/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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