Behavioral Health Activity Technician
Compensation
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Job Description
NaphCare has an excellent opportunity for a Behavioral Health Activity Technician to join our team at the Bullock Correctional Facility in Union Springs, AL.
The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) provides direct, hands-on therapeutic support and monitoring for patients with mental health, developmental, or substance use disorders under the supervision of licensed clinicians.
Responsibilities
Carry out behavior modification plans, therapeutic interventions, and crisis intervention techniques, including de-escalation, as prescribed by professionals and ensure a safe, supportive environment
- Observe, record, and report patient behavior, progress, and symptoms to the treatment team
- Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as personal hygiene, grooming, and meals.
- Conduct safety checks, ensure a secure environment, and manage potential emergencies.
- Maintain accurate, detailed records of patient behavior and interactions.
- Provide emotional support, facilitate group activities, and educate patients/families on coping skill
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or a related field required
- Must possess an active BLS CPR Certification (AHA preferred)
Must Show Current Tuberculosis Documentation
- Previous experience in a mental health, psychiatric, or residential care setting is highly preferred.
- Strong interpersonal communication, patience, empathy, emotional stability, and the ability to work in high-stress, crisis-prone environments.
- Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Display integrity, professionalism and be able to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
- Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening
Physical Capabilities
Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.
Why Join NaphCare?
NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.
NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include
- Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
- Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one!
- Lowest Cost Benefits!
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
- 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
- Tuition Assistance
- Referral bonuses
- Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
- Generous paid time off & paid holidays
Free Continuing Education and CMEs
- If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare, apply directly to the position to initiate the application process, and I’ll be in touch.
- Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran
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Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Behavioral Health median $77k (middle half $56k–$100k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Alabama index 88.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| New Behavioral Health listings | 821 in the last 30 days | 547 the 30 days before (+50%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Behavioral Health pay trend | −6.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
