Behavioral Health Technician (Nights) – Youth
Listed compensation
$21/hr
- 40%of General Medicine listings state pay
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
Why Join Unison Health?
Unison Health provides a mission-driven work environment focused on staff support, professional growth, and work-life balance. We are committed to helping our employees thrive while making a lasting difference in the lives of children and families.
For over 50 years, Unison Health has proudly supported individuals, families, and communities across Ohio. From behavioral health and substance abuse treatment to primary healthcare, we are dedicated to our mission: Making Lives Better.
Compensation & Benefits
- Starting Pay: $21.00/ hour + Shift Differential
- 12-hour shifts - 6:45pm to 7:15am
- Paid Time Off (PTO) Starting at 16 Days/Year
- Medical with federal minimum deductibles
- Dental and vision coverage
- Retirement planning and employer contribution
- Apply to Hear More!
Position Summary
Unison Health is seeking compassionate and motivated Behavioral Health Technicians to join our Children’s Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP). This is your opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families by providing care, support, and encouragement in a safe, home-like environment.
Key Responsibilities & Role Highlights
- Build positive, supportive relationships with youth
- Assist with daily living skills, meals, hygiene, chores, and recreation
- Lead and participate in structured activities and learning opportunities
- Document progress, behaviors, and interactions
- Use trauma-informed approaches, de-escalation techniques, and crisis interventions when needed
- Work collaboratively with team members to ensure a safe, supportive environment
Education & Experience Requirements
- High School Diploma
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Valid driver’s license & insurable (if driving required)
- CPR & CPI certification within 90 days of hire
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A genuine passion for helping children succeed
Unison Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Technician will provide care, support, and supervision to youth in a residential setting while assisting with daily living activities. They are responsible for documenting behaviors, facilitating structured activities, and utilizing trauma-informed de-escalation techniques to ensure a safe environment.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a high school diploma and be at least 21 years old. A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain CPR and CPI certifications within 90 days of hire are required.
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician (Nights) – Youth at Unison Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all General Medicine healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.
General Medicine Career Context
In Ohio, the General Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$79k (10 salary observations; 50 listings), vs ~$100k nationally (327 salary observations; 1,649 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 40 active General Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$44k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $47k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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