Behavioral Health Technician, BHT, NIGHT

4 days ago
Youngstown, Ohioup to $15,000Full TimeBehavioral Health Technician
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+$67kSalary
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72% below median for Behavioral Health Technician in OH — negotiate

Accepting this costs you $201k over 3 years

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Job Description

About the Role

Join NewVista Behavioral Health as a Behavioral Health Technician – Night Shift, $15-19/hr in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • morning discharge preparations as required. Facilitate and document approved overnight therapeutic or recovery
  • focused activities, when scheduled, and provide individual support to patients as appropriate. Respond calmly and effectively to overnight crises using de

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Sociology, or Behavioral Health field is a plus.
  • Demonstration of group facilitation skills, knowledge of psychiatric diagnosis and treatment.
  • Crisis intervention skills.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $15-19/hr
  • Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Night or evening shifts may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with NewVista Behavioral Health in United States.

Key Skills

Direct Patient CareBehavioral MonitoringVital Signs MonitoringBlood Glucose MonitoringWithdrawal AssessmentCrisis InterventionDe-escalationGroup FacilitationPatient OrientationClinical Documentation
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician, BHT, NIGHT at NewVista Behavioral Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Behavioral Health physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Behavioral Health — Physician Career Context

This Behavioral Health position at NewVista Behavioral Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: up to $15,000.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $19 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Youngstown, Ohio.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • Transparent compensation ($16k–$20k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Direct Patient Care, Behavioral Monitoring, Vital Signs Monitoring, Blood Glucose Monitoring, Withdrawal Assessment, Crisis Intervention, De-escalation, Group Facilitation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.

Core responsibilities: Provide direct overnight patient care, including monitoring for psychiatric and medical changes and performing clinical tasks like vital signs. Ensure facility safety through regular rounds, crisis intervention, and maintaining a therapeutic environment.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, PTO, Paid Holidays, 401(k) with company contribution, Life Insurance, Disability Coverage. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Behavioral Health physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About NewVista Behavioral Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Worthington, OH
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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
PTO
Paid Holidays
401(k) with company contribution
Life Insurance
Disability Coverage
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (1)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

4d ago