Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

2 days ago
United States$20/hrFull TimeBehavioral Health Technician
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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+$43kSalary
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Job Description

About the Role

Join Unknown as a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) in United States. Join Our Team as a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) at FHE Health! About Us FHE Health ("FHE") is a nationally recognized behavioral healthcare institution that delivers quality, medically integrated personalized treatment for those suffering from Behavioral Health Disorders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist the nursing staff in the responsibility for day
  • day processing of new admissions
  • Serve as a support for patients entering treatment in the facility.
  • Observe all patient activity, maintain a visible presence on the patients in and outside the campus, and circulate throughout the treatment center’s facility.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Hourly rate: $20/hr.

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

Apply to join Unknown as a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT).

Key Skills

Patient ObservationCrisis InterventionPatient TransportDocumentationPatient SafetyADL AssistanceContraband SearchUrinalysis Observation

Requirements

Candidates must have a certification or associate degree in behavioral health and experience in a psychiatric or mental health facility. Required credentials include a valid Florida Driver's License and CPR/CPI certifications (or the ability to obtain them).
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) at Confidential Employer a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all General 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.

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

This General Medicine position at Confidential Employer 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

This position also offers production-based compensation: $20 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

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 Observation, Crisis Intervention, Patient Transport, Documentation, Patient Safety, ADL Assistance, Contraband Search, Urinalysis Observation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The BHT supports patients in detox and mental health facilities by monitoring activity, assisting with daily living activities, and managing admissions. They act as a liaison between patients and the treatment team while responding to crisis situations to ensure safety.

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

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About Confidential Employer

Hospitals and Health Care
Deerfield Beach, Florida
0-2
7.5

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 25%

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

2d ago