Behavioral Health Technician FT Nights
Listed compensation
$18-$20/hr
The week · per this posting3-day week · 3×12s
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and time off.
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
Key Skills
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $37k–$42k | Behavioral Health median $36k (middle half $34k–$37k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$42k in purchasing power | Indiana index 93.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Behavioral Health listings in Indiana | 25 active | 1,228 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 70% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US 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 listings | 861 in the last 30 days | 503 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 |
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