Pays $18-$20/hr — Behavioral Health Tech market median is ~$37k (15 jobs)
About the Role
Full-time behavioral health technician role supporting addiction treatment clients. Day, evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts. Euless, TX.
Join Milestone Treatment as a Behavioral Health Technician – Full Time in Euless, Texas, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $20/hour.
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
Apply to join Milestone Treatment as a Behavioral Health Technician – Full Time.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Technician monitors client safety and well-being while providing structure and support within a substance use treatment environment. They are responsible for documenting client progress, assisting with intake, conducting drug screenings, and responding to crisis situations.
Requirements
Candidates should have experience or education in behavioral health, mental health, or a related human services field. Strong communication skills, the ability to maintain professional boundaries, and the capacity to work in high-pressure situations are required.
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% have no call, 23% require no weekends.
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 12.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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