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Indianapolis, Indiana

Behavioral Health Technician FT Nights

Behavioral Health TechIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$18-$20/hr

The week · per this posting3-day week · 3×12s

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Looking for a dynamic & compassionate Behavioral Health Technicians to join our team!

Full-Time Night 7p-7a available

Advanced Recovery Systems is a trusted, physician-led behavioral healthcare company dedicated to providing evidence-based, expert care for addiction and mental health conditions. We work with health care providers, organizations and individuals to connect those in need to life-saving addiction treatment and mental health support that repairs lives, families and the surrounding communities.

The Recovery Village Indianapolis (RVI) is an addiction treatment center with a continuum of care for anyone struggling with substance use disorders. 71 total beds: 10 beds for Detox, 46 beds for Residential, and 15 beds for Mental Health.

Take the first step toward making a difference and saving lives.

The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for the observation and monitoring of patients in treatment and reporting duties as indicated and contributes to the welfare of the organization and assists patients in a variety of patient activities. Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment

Works effectively with the facility leadership team to ensure success of the facility by completing the following:

Core Job Duties

Communicate and enforce facility program rules and ensure compliance in a firm but fair and professional manner.

  • Communicate patient behavior with immediate supervisor and clinical team as appropriate.
  • Address problem behaviors as needed through verbal de-escalation techniques.
  • Adhere to time schedules
  • Maintain healthy and professional boundaries with patients and staff
  • Ensure that documentation is timely, consistent, clear, accurate and legible.
  • Keep clinical records secure at all times.
  • Schedule: 3 / 12-hour shifts & every other weekend
  • Urgently Hiring: FT Nights 7p-7a

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

  • Minimum 2 years patient care experience OR; 1 year patient care experience + Associate's degree required OR;
  • Good driving record that meets safety and company insurance standards required

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with adult patients (18+) preferred.
  • Prior experience in behavioral health, healthcare, or human services in roles with emphasis involving direct customer or client service experience, strongly preferred.
  • CPR and Standard First Aid certification or in process of obtaining preferred.
  • Benefits begin on the 1st day of the month following date of hire.
  • Pay Range: $18 - $20/hr plus, based on experience.
  • $2/hr Night Shift Differential
  • Paid Time Off: Up to 2 weeks of paid time off per year plus sick pay & holiday pay
  • Retirement: 401K + match
  • Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, Life & Telemedicine MDLive.
  • Matching HSA -up to $1500 a year contribution from the company to your HSA.
  • Employee Referral Bonus you can earn up to $4,000
  • Travel Concierge, LifeMart Employee Discounts, Health Advocate, EAP Program
  • Enjoy discounted meal benefits as part of your comprehensive employee package

The Company complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices/EEO

We are proud to be a drug-free workplace.

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for monitoring patients, enforcing facility rules, and providing support during treatment activities. They must maintain a safe environment, document patient behavior accurately, and utilize verbal de-escalation techniques when necessary.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of patient care experience, or one year of experience combined with an associate's degree. A good driving record is also required to meet company insurance standards.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient MonitoringSafety ComplianceClinical Record KeepingCrisis Intervention

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Behavioral Health by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$37k–$42kBehavioral Health median $36k (middle half $34k–$37k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$42k in purchasing powerIndiana index 93.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Behavioral Health listings in Indiana25 active1,228 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 70% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 4% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 12% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Behavioral Health listings861 in the last 30 days503 the 30 days before (+71%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Behavioral Health pay trend−1.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Behavioral Health Tech Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 20 employers
4
<$40k
5
$40k-45k
8
$45k-50k
2
$52k
3
$55k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

14 jobs
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
36%
Sign-on bonus
14%
PSLF eligible
14%
Loan repayment
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Behavioral Health Technician - Float Pool

Essentia Health · Duluth, Minnesota

$23.28-$34.63/hr
#2

Behavioral Health Technician

Centurion Health · Taylorville, Illinois

$26.91-$28.58/hr
#3

Therapeutic Recreation Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

$23-$27/hr
#4

Behavioral Health Technician

$16-$25/hr
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Below most Behavioral Health listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,195 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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Mental Health Care
Fort Lauderdale, FL
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Night Shift Differential ($2/hr)
Paid Time Off (up to 2 weeks/year)
401K + match
Health, Vision, Dental, Life & Telemedicine
Matching HSA (up to $1500/year)
Employee Referral Bonus (up to $4,000)
Travel Concierge, LifeMart Employee Discounts, Health Advocate, EAP Program
Discounted meal benefits

Living in Indianapolis city (balance)

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$226k
Typical market rent
$1,375/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

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