Behavioral Health Technician (PRN)
Listed compensation
$18-$20/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Per Diem
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, LLC as a Behavioral Health Technician (PRN) in Smithville, Texas, United States. The Last Resort Recovery Center [https://www. lastresortrecovery.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $20/hour.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- Medical Coverage (BCBSAL)
- Dental
- Vision
- Mental Health Support (EAP)
- Voluntary Coverages (Pet, Home, Auto, Legal)
- 401(k) through Voya
- Generous PTO
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, LLC in Smithville, Texas, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for monitoring patient safety, facilitating recovery meetings, and ensuring adherence to the daily program schedule. They also assist with medication oversight, de-escalation of situations, and providing transportation for patients to appointments and outings.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a valid driver's license, a good driving record, and current CPR certification. A background in alcohol/drug treatment and an undergraduate degree in Behavioral Science are preferred, along with the ability to perform physical tasks like walking and standing for extended periods.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 28% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$40k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $41k 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 ~$40k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$3k 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.
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