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Rock Valley Community Programs
Janesville, Wisconsin

Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health TechFull-Time

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Job Description

Behavioral Health Technician

Rock Valley Community Programs provides transitional and supportive housing, addiction and mental health treatment services to adults in the Rock County area. We provide these services to homeless male veterans, clients connected to the criminal justice system, and outpatient care to anyone needing assistance with addiction and/or mental health treatment.

Position

Our Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT) play a hands-on role in providing quality care and support to individuals in short-term residential mental health crisis. This role is similar to CNA work, and individuals with CNA experience are strongly encouraged to apply- your skills translate well and provide an excellent foundation for success.

  • Status: Full Time/Part-Time/PRN
  • Shift: Minimum of two shifts per month

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide individualized care that protects consumer rights, dignity, and wellness
  • Support daily living skills and deliver medications per policy
  • Assist with admissions, consumer orientation, and supervision
  • Monitor and report changes in consumer behavior and condition
  • Ensure a clean, safe, and homelike environment
  • Maintain accurate, timely documentation and follow safety protocols
  • Collaborate with clinical and administrative staff to support care plans
  • Escort consumers to appointments and assist with daily routines

Qualifications

  • Strong judgment, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Working knowledge of computers, or willingness to learn
  • Experience in corrections, human services, security, and/or CNA work is a plus
  • Must be able to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time
  • Occasionally lift/move up to 25 pounds.
  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
  • Must complete TB test, and drug screening (on-site).
  • Completion of CPR, First Aid, CBRF Fire Safety, and Choking training within 90 days
  • Employment is contingent upon passing a state and federal background check.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for growth and advancement
  • Paid training and certifications

Rock Valley Community Programs, Inc is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Key Skills

Behavioral health supportMedication administrationCrisis interventionPatient supervisionCNA skillsDaily living assistance

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% have no call, 30% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Behavioral Health Tech Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution29 jobs · 23 employers

3
<$35k
7
$35k-40k
7
$40k-45k
8
$45k-50k
4
$50k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
96%
CME allowance
29%
Sign-on bonus
13%
Loan repayment
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Behavioral Health Technician at Hill (83693)

Centurion Health · Galesburg, Illinois

$26.91-$28.58/hr
#2

Behavioral Health Technician (83534)

Centurion Health · Pontiac, Illinois

$26.91-$28.58/hr
#3

Behavioral Health Technician - Bachelor's Degree in Psychology (83704)

$25/hr
#4

Behavioral Health Associate I

$20-$25/hr
+ 34 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,276 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Janesville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$298k
Typical market rent
$1,211/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.7
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Janesville-Beloit, WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Rock Valley Community Programs

Health and Human Services
Janesville, Wisconsin
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Opportunities for growth and advancement
Paid training and certifications