Pays $28/hr — Behavioral 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)
Pool - Behavioral Health Technician
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
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 ANALYSISThis 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...
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