Behavioral Health Tech- Day

St. Josephs Medical Center

5 days ago

Houston, TexasFull TimePsychiatry

✓ No Call✓ No Nights

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Job Description

About the Role

Join St. Josephs Medical Center as a Behavioral Health Tech – Day Shift, Full-Time in United States. POSITION SUMMARY: Under supervision and direction of the Clinical Nurse and according to established procedures, provides routine service duties, technical and nursing procedures necessary to provide for care, comfort, and safety of patients. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1.

Key Responsibilities

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Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with St. Josephs Medical Center in United States.

Key Skills

Patient careVital signs monitoringDe-escalation techniquesBehavioral health supportSafety monitoringDocumentationBasic life supportCritical thinkingInterpersonal skillsCommunicationComputer literacyLimit settingADL assistancePatient transport

Requirements

Candidates must have at least two years of experience working with mental health patients and possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. A valid American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Behavioral Health Tech- Day position at St. Josephs Medical Center includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no night shifts. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at St. Josephs Medical Center is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Houston, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient care, Vital signs monitoring, De-escalation techniques, Behavioral health support, Safety monitoring, Documentation, Basic life support, Critical thinking. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Tech provides routine technical and nursing support to ensure patient safety, comfort, and care within the behavioral medicine unit. Responsibilities include monitoring patient behavior, performing safety rounds, documenting vital signs, and assisting with daily living activiti...

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