Behavioral Health Technician
Listed compensation
$17/hour
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job description
Join The Wood Group as a Behavioral Health Technician – Youth Crisis Facility in Round Rock, Texas, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Healthcare
- Dental
- Vision
- Vacation/PTO
- Paid Training
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Night or evening shifts may be required.
Apply to join The Wood Group as a Behavioral Health Technician – Youth Crisis Facility.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for monitoring and ensuring the safety of youth in a crisis facility while maintaining a clean and structured environment. Duties include daily chart documentation, meal preparation, and providing compassionate care to residents.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be at least 21 years of age. Prior experience in mental health or youth support is preferred, along with strong communication skills and the ability to work rotating shifts.
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% have no call, 20% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$35k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $36k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$35k midpoint, that is roughly $1k–$2k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Behavioral Health Tech roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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- Includes weekends