Behavioral Health Technician - Full Time

1 month ago

Wasilla, Alaska$19.50 - $22/hrFull TimeAddiction Medicine

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Is $19.50 - $22/hr a lowball?

Find out in seconds — see where this offer ranks vs. Addiction Medicine physician salaries and know exactly what to ask for.

View Report

Job Description

About the Role

Join Banyan Treatment Centers as a Behavioral Health Technician – $19.50-22/hr in United States. EXCITING OPPORTUNITY WITH BANYAN TREATMENT CENTERS! We’re seeking a compassionate and dedicated Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to provide essential peer and operational support to our patients during their recovery journey.

Key Responsibilities

Waive Testing: Measure and report vital signs, conduct UDS and pregnancy tests, and comply with company policies.

Communication and Team Collaboration: Share relevant patient information with the Team Leader, Supervisor/Operations Director while collaborating with the team to ensure high

quality care. Maintain positive relationships within the addiction treatment community and contribute to a supportive team environment.

Requirements

Safe driving record with a clean DMV report for the last 3 years.

Must be at least 21 years of age to comply with motor vehicle insurance requirements. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Relevant behavioral health certification.

Work experience in the field of substance use disorder or mental health treatment.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $19.50 - $22/hr

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Banyan Treatment Centers as a Behavioral Health Technician – $19.50-22/hr.

Key Skills

Patient SupervisionSafety ChecksVital Signs MeasurementUDS TestingPregnancy TestingEmotional SupportTeam CollaborationProgram ManagementFacility ManagementPatient TransportGroup CoordinationRecreational ActivitiesCrisis ManagementCommunicationEmpathyAdaptability

HealthcareSocial ServicesSecurity & Safetyvia Ultipro

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician - Full Time at Banyan Treatment Centers a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Addiction Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

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

Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Addiction Medicine position at Banyan Treatment Centers 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: $19.50 - $22/hr.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $22 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Wasilla, Alaska.

Alaska has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Supervision, Safety Checks, Vital Signs Measurement, UDS Testing, Pregnancy Testing, Emotional Support, Team Collaboration, Program Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Technician provides essential peer and operational support to patients during recovery, focusing heavily on patient supervision, safety checks, and ensuring adherence to facility rules. Responsibilities also include conducting required testing, offering emotional support, and a...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, Disability Coverage, 401k with Employer Match, Paid Time Off, Holidays. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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 Addiction Medicine physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.