Pays $21 -$28 per hour — Behavioral Health Tech market median is ~$50k (49 jobs) · Above average in Psychiatry (Behavioral Health Tech) for work-life (6.4/10, vs 188 in this specialty)
Behavioral Health Technician (Full Time)
About the Role
$21-$28/hr. Sat/Sun 6am-2pm & Mon/Tues 3pm-11pm. 3 days off. Support patients through recovery. No experience required. Make a real difference.
Join Discovery Behavioral Health as a Behavioral Health Technician (Full Time) in Brentwood, California.
Key Responsibilities
- Adheres to all DBH policies and procedures.
- Conducts self in a manner that represents DBH values.
- Maintains a positive and respectful attitude.
- Provides exemplary customer service to all patients.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $21 -$28 per hour.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
Work with Discovery Behavioral Health in Brentwood, California.
Requirements
A high school diploma is preferred, while a bachelor's degree and one or more years of experience in mental health, substance use, or eating disorder fields are desired. Candidates must be able to maintain professional boundaries and may need to be pre-qualified to drive company vehicles.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Psychiatry Career Context
In California, Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$61k across 46 listings, vs ~$57k nationally (763 listings).
California's cost-of-living index is 151.7 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$51k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $34k in an average-cost state — California ranks #13 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician (Full Time) at Discovery Behavioral Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Psychiatry (Behavioral Health Tech) — ranked against 188 active Psychiatry (Behavioral Health Tech) listings on WeekdayDoc.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.4/10 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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