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Epiphany Wellness
Blackwood, New Jersey

Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health TechIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$20-$21/hr

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Job Description

About the Job

Are you passionate about helping clients discover their own sense of recovery? At Epiphany Wellness, our mission is true transformation by leading the way we reinvent and treat addiction.

We are looking for a Behavioral Health Technician who will work closely with clients to support their rehabilitation needs, providing structured and holistic support that helps clients build the skills needed to overcome, heal, and sustain long-term recovery.

Location: Blackwood, NJ

Job Type: Full-time

Hourly Rate

  • Up to $21 / per hour

Schedule

  • SPLIT SHIFT: Mon & Tues - 2pm to 12:30am and Sat & Sun - 8am to 6:30pm EST

What will your day look like? You will:

  • Maintain a safe, structured environment for clients through regular rounds, observation, and adherence to daily/weekly schedules.
  • Observe medication that is a controlled substance and ensure clients complete self-observation sheets.
  • Perform urinalysis and breathalyzer testing as assigned, documenting and reporting results to the appropriate supervisor.
  • Transport clients to appointments, clinical services, and activities in accordance with Epiphany’s driving policy.
  • Complete accurate documentation for intakes, rounds, and shift notes, and communicate clearly through BHT chat.
  • Respond to crisis situations, including SI/HI reporting, client altercations, relapse, or AMA situations, and escalate through the proper chain of command.
  • Build positive, professional relationships with clients and staff, and stay flexible for schedule needs including last-minute coverage.

What You Will Need for This Position

  • Minimum of 1 year in the Recovery/Substance Abuse field (preferred).
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Behavioral Health Technician Certification (preferred).
  • Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS), preferred.
  • CPR and Standard First Aid Certification (preferred).
  • Working knowledge of 12-Step Program, AA or NA (preferred).
  • Valid Driver’s License with a minimum 2-year clean driving record (required).

Who We Are

Epiphany Wellness is a state-of-the-art alcohol & drug addiction rehab and mental health rehab center. Our expert, evidence-based program offers treatment for substance abuse disorder and those with mental health issues. Our program is personalized based on the needs of each individual, and our clinical team creates custom-tailored recovery plans for each patient. Start your journey to support lasting recovery today!

Here at Epiphany Wellness, we foster an environment that encourages our team members to grow and develop their careers organically.

What We Offer

  • Competitive Salary
  • Comprehensive benefits package includes life, medical, dental, and vision
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Vacation and Flex benefits
  • Paid Holidays
  • A company culture of promotions from within, with a start-up atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development.

Epiphany Wellness is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Epiphany Wellness makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Technician maintains a safe, structured environment for clients through observation, medication management, and crisis response. They also provide holistic support, perform testing, and document client progress to facilitate long-term recovery.

Requirements

Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and a valid driver's license with a clean record. Preferred qualifications include one year of experience in the substance abuse field and relevant certifications such as CPR, First Aid, or Certified Peer Recovery Specialist.

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Substance Abuse CounselingCrisis InterventionMedication ObservationUrinalysis TestingClient Documentation12-Step Program KnowledgeClient TransportationRecovery Support

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Behavioral Health by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$42k–$44kBehavioral Health median $42k (middle half $37k–$47k)687 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$39k in purchasing powerNew Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Behavioral Health listings in New Jersey16 active1,243 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 78% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 4% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 12% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Behavioral Health listings817 in the last 30 days585 the 30 days before (+40%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Behavioral Health pay trend−4.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 50% of Behavioral Health listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,236 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Epiphany Wellness

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Life, medical, dental, and vision insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Vacation and flex benefits
Paid holidays
Promotions from within

Living in Blackwood

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$367k
Typical market rent
$1,773/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.