Behavioral Health Technician

ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

2 days ago

Lucedale, MississippiFull TimeBehavioral Health

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

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Job Description

About the Role

Join ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, LLC as a Behavioral Health Technician – Day Shift – Lucedale, MS in United States. About Company: Full-time day shift position in Lucedale, MS https://ow. ly/YQ1C50WuRH1 We’re officially a Great Place To Work®!

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care and support to individuals with mental health and severe emotional disturbances (SED).

Conduct clinical assessments and assist in monitoring patient progress according to treatment plans.

Manage crisis situations by implementing appropriate crisis intervention techniques to ensure safety.

Maintain thorough and accurate clinical documentation, including progress notes and incident reports.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree in behavioral health or related field preferred.

Basic knowledge of clinical documentation standards and patient care protocols.

Ability to perform crisis intervention and manage emergency situations calmly and effectively.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with patients and multidisciplinary teams. Preferred Qualifications:

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, LLC in United States.

Key Skills

Clinical documentationCrisis interventionPatient careCrisis managementClinical assessmentsMental health supportDischarge planningElectronic health recordsBehavioral health interventionsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsTeam collaborationSafety monitoringTreatment plan implementation

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician at ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Behavioral Health physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

Behavioral Health — Physician Career Context

This Behavioral Health position at ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Lucedale, Mississippi.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical documentation, Crisis intervention, Patient care, Crisis management, Clinical assessments, Mental health support, Discharge planning, Electronic health records. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct patient care and support to individuals with mental health challenges under clinical supervision. They are responsible for implementing treatment plans, managing crisis situations, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Mental Health Support, Pet Insurance, Student Loan Repayment, 401(k) Plan, Generous PTO. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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