Pays $15.59-$21.64/hrBehavioral Health Tech market median is ~$42k (722 jobs)

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Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Behavioral Health Tech - Nights

Behavioral Health TechIncludes weekendsFull-Time
Posted 5mo ago

About the Role

Night shift behavioral health tech. Provides direct patient care. Albuquerque, NM. $15.59-$21.64/hr.

Join Presbyterian Healthcare Services as a Behavioral Health Tech – Nights in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $15.59 - $21.64/hr.
  • Malpractice insurance covered.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Certification reimbursement
  • Scholarship opportunities
  • Staff Safety wearable badge

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • On-site position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Night shift differentials

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Key Responsibilities

This position provides direct patient care, focusing on tasks that require less technical nursing skills, operating under the supervision of a Behavioral Health Specialist or a registered nurse. The role involves building a career while making a difference in patient well-being.

Requirements

Candidates should possess specialized training or hands-on experience in direct patient care, demonstrating a strong foundation in clinical support and compassion. Required qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, BLS certification at the time of hire, and preferred specialized training like CNA, MA, military medical training, or being a nursing student with completed skills labs or at least six months of direct patient care experience.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Direct Patient CareClinical SupportCompassionate ServiceBehavioral HealthBLS CertificationEPIC Electronic ChartingPatient Safety

Behavioral Health — healthcare professional Career Context

In New Mexico, Behavioral Health listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$66k across 15 listings, vs ~$71k nationally (2,054 listings).

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

New Mexico's cost-of-living index is 94.2 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$39k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $41k in an average-cost state — New Mexico ranks #10 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Behavioral Health Tech roles.

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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Albuquerque, NM
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Night shift differentials
Weekend shift differentials
Tuition reimbursement
Certification reimbursement
Scholarship opportunities
Staff Safety wearable badge
Malpractice liability insurance
Loan forgiveness through New Mexico Higher Education Department