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UAB St. Vincent's
Birmingham, Alabama

BHT - Behavioral Health Technician - Adult Psych - Multiple Shifts

Behavioral Health TechFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting3-day week · 3×12s

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Position Overview

  • Department: Behavioral Health - Adult Psych - Floor 5
  • Schedule: Full-Time Nights, 3 12-Hour Shifts, 7:00 pm - 7:00 am
  • Work Location: UAB St Vincent's East

Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

Our Behavioral Health services at UAB St. Vincent’s East include 80 beds for adult and geriatric patients with acute and chronic mental health needs. Our dedicated team-based care model provides individualized, compassionate care. We provide a safe and structured environment focused on stabilization, recovery, and long-term wellness.

What You Will Do

  • Provide direct behavioral health patient care.
  • Assist patients with performing activities of daily living.
  • Provide or assist with providing direct patient care, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions.

Observe and record patient behavior and activities. Report any changes in condition and suggests modifications to the treatment plan.

Establish a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American HeartAssociation or American Red Cross accepted.

Certified Nurse Aide preferred.

Education

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative relevant experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

About UAB St. Vincent’s

UAB St. Vincent’s, a proud part of UAB Medicine, is a trusted provider of health care, serving Alabama for more than 125 years. With five hospitals and numerous clinics, we're a health care community deeply rooted in compassion, service, and respect for all, guided by the rich legacy of the St. Vincent’s name.

We're committed to extending kindness and personalized care to patients, their families, and each other. We address the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of our patients. We believe in the power of teamwork and unity, and foster a collaborative spirit among our more than 4,800 employees.

As one of Alabama’s best hospitals as recognized by U.S. News & World Report, improving the health and lives of those we serve is at the heart of our mission. Join us in continuing our legacy of service and healing in central Alabama, where we can make a lasting impact together.

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct behavioral health patient care and assist patients with activities of daily living. Observe and record patient behavior while reporting changes to the treatment plan.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma with relevant experience or an associate/technical degree. Must obtain BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient observationTreatment planningTherapeutic relationship building

Psychiatry Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% have no call, 38% require no weekends.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 17.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Living in Birmingham

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$112k
Typical market rent
$1,322/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About UAB St. Vincent's

Hospitals and Health Care
Birmingham, Alabama
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous paid time off
Paid parental leave
Associate Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program