Behavioral Health Technician (52923)
Listed compensation
Salary Range: $17.00/hour
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- Employment & setting
- Per Diem
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join WestCare as a Behavioral Health Technician – Per Diem in Carrollton, GA, USA.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $17/hr.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Night or evening shifts may be required.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join WestCare as a Behavioral Health Technician – Per Diem.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Technician supervises program residents, facilitates mentoring and safety, and utilizes crisis intervention techniques to ensure a secure environment. They are also responsible for documenting incidents, transporting residents, and assisting with medication administration.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of experience in a behavioral health setting. A valid driver's license is required, and a degree in a related field or relevant certifications are preferred.
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Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 28% require no weekends.
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 13.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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