Pays $22-$29/hr — Behavioral Health Tech market median is ~$50k (51 jobs)
(OVN) Behavioral Health Technician
About the Role
Overnight shift, Saturday-Wednesday 10PM-6:30AM. Residential substance use treatment. Fairfield, CA.
Join Archway Recovery Services Inc as a Behavioral Health Technician – Overnight Shift in Fairfield, California, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $29/hour.
- CPR/First Aid certification required
- Negative TB test required
- Physician health clearance required
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join Archway Recovery Services Inc as a Behavioral Health Technician – Overnight Shift.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Technician maintains a safe and structured residential environment by providing case management, monitoring detox symptoms, and assisting with daily patient routines. They are responsible for enforcing program norms, documenting patient progress in the EHR, and responding to clinical emergencies.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED and a valid driver's license with a clean record. Current CPR/First Aid certification and the ability to pass a background check are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% have no call, 25% require no weekends.
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 8.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$53k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $48k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Behavioral Health Tech roles.
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