Behavioral Health Technician
Listed compensation
$17-$19/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, LLC as a Behavioral Health Technician – Great Place to Work Certified in Southaven, Mississippi, United States. Woodland Recovery Center [https://www. woodlandrecovery.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $19/hour.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- Medical Coverage (BCBSAL)
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Pet Insurance
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Telehealth
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, LLC in Southaven, Mississippi, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for monitoring patient activities, ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment, and facilitating recovery-based educational sessions. They also assist clinical staff with intake procedures, documentation, and ongoing patient support.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and experience in a mental health or behavioral health setting. A valid driver's license is required, and CPR certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% have no call, 18% require no weekends.
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Mississippi is 87.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$37k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $43k in an average-cost state. 61.9% of Mississippi clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Behavioral Health Tech roles.
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