Pays $22-$29/hrBehavioral Health Tech market median is ~$50k (51 jobs)

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Archway Recovery Services
Fairfield, California

(OVN) Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health TechIncludes weekendsFull-Time
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

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

CPR

Key Skills

Case managementDetox monitoringMedication observationCrisis de-escalationMotivational interviewingHIPAA complianceDocumentationPatient safetyVital signs monitoringCIWA assessmentsIntake proceduresTransportationElectronic health recordFirst aidCPR

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 ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Behavioral Health Tech roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 51 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About Archway Recovery Services

Mental Health Care
Fairfield, California
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

CPR/First Aid certification required
Negative TB test required
Physician health clearance required