Pays $28/hrBehavioral Health Tech market median is ~$47k (81 jobs) · Top 25% in Psychiatry (Behavioral Health Tech) for work-life (7.2/10, vs 188 in this specialty)

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Community Bridges
Washington, District of Columbia

Pool - Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health Tech Top 25% in Psychiatry (Behavioral Health Tech)Per Diem
Posted 2mo ago · Verified live

About the Role

$28/hr. Pool position. 5 weeks PTO. 401k match. Medical, dental, vision. Work at a 24/7 stabilization center. Flexible per diem schedule.

Join Community Bridges as a Pool - Behavioral Health Technician in Washington, District of Columbia. Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare agency offering a variety of different programs throughout Arizona.

Requirements

  • Highschool diploma or GED required.
  • Associate degree in counseling, psychology or a health care related field preferred.
  • Six (6) or more months of clinical health care related experience where his or her prior experience would provide adequate exposure to both behavioral and/or medical crisis situations preferred.
  • Minimum of six months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders preferred.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $28/hr.

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.

Work with Community Bridges in Washington, District of Columbia.

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct care to behavioral health patients under the medical direction of a Registered Nurse. Ensure unit safety by identifying and elevating environmental and patient-specific safety concerns.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

Direct Patient CareCrisis InterventionBehavioral Health SupportPatient Safety MonitoringClinical DocumentationRecovery Support

Psychiatry — healthcare professional Career Context

In District of Columbia, Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$132k across 16 listings, vs ~$233k nationally (5,806 listings).

District of Columbia's cost-of-living index is 158.0 (US average = 100) — District of Columbia ranks #13 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 64.3% of District of Columbia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pool - Behavioral Health Technician at Community Bridges a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Psychiatry (Behavioral Health Tech) — ranked against 188 active Psychiatry (Behavioral Health Tech) listings on WeekdayDoc.

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

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 7.2/10 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...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 81 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About Community Bridges

Hospitals and Health Care
Mesa, AZ
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Supplemental Plans
401k with employer match
5 weeks PTO