No salary listed — similar Behavioral Health Tech roles pay ~$37k (median of 18 jobs)

5.7/10 work-life score · Above average in Behavioral Health — ranked against 1,077 active roles in this specialty

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Summit BHC
San Antonio, Texas

Behavioral Health Associate - PRN

Behavioral Health Tech Above average in Behavioral HealthNo weekendsPer Diem
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

PRN Behavioral Health Associate role in San Antonio, TX. Provide client care and support in a recovery center. Flexible scheduling.

Join Summit BHC as a Behavioral Health Associate – PRN in San Antonio, Texas.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Comprehensive benefit plan
  • Competitive salary

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • No weekends required.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers weekends off. Work with Summit BHC in San Antonio, Texas.

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Associate monitors client behaviors, provides continuous supervision, and facilitates therapeutic activities to support treatment goals. They also respond to crisis situations, maintain accurate documentation, and assist with unit operations and client safety.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and possess or be willing to obtain CPR and de-escalation certifications. Six months of experience working with the specific population and knowledge of psychiatric disorders are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
High school

Certifications

CPR

Key Skills

Behavioral health monitoringCrisis interventionDe-escalation techniquesClient supervisionData collectionVital signs monitoringDocumentationRecreational activity planningSafety checksPatient orientationFirst aidCPRPsychiatric disorder knowledgeDual diagnosis supportIndependent living skills training

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% have no call, 30% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 18.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 5.7/10 on work-life balance for Behavioral Health Tech roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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About Summit BHC

Hospitals and Health Care
Franklin, Tennessee
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefit plan
Competitive salary