PRN Behavioral Health Technician
Listed compensation
$16.50/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Per Diem
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join Promises Behavioral Health as a PRN Behavioral Health Technician – $16.50/hr in Lewisville, Texas, United States. Promises Behavioral Health is seeking a PRN Behavioral Health Technician! Pay: $16.50/hour About Our Organization This position supports one of the trusted behavioral health programs within the Advanced Recovery Systems family.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $16.50/hr.
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Promises Behavioral Health as a PRN Behavioral Health Technician – $16.50/hr.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Technician provides around-the-clock supervision and support to clients in a residential treatment facility. Responsibilities include maintaining a therapeutic milieu, documenting client behaviors, assisting with medication observations, and performing administrative tasks.
Requirements
Candidates should have at least one year of experience in addiction or mental health fields and a high school diploma or equivalent. A valid driver's license is required, along with the ability to maintain confidentiality and follow safety protocols.
Certifications
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% 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 Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$34k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $35k 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 ~$34k midpoint, that is roughly $1k–$2k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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