Behavioral Health Technician FT Nights
Listed compensation
$17/hr
The week · per this posting3-day week · 3×12s
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Now Hiring Behavioral Health Technicians at our Raytown, MO Facility!
FT Nights Available, $2.00 Night Differential
Advanced Recovery Systems is an integrated behavioral healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse, and mental health issues. We put behavioral health front and center, providing assistance to people with substance abuse issues, addictions and mental health concerns.
The Recovery Village Kansas City (KCR) is an addiction treatment center with a continuum of care for anyone struggling with substance use disorders. We offer a holistic treatment approach to addiction and treatment for co-occurring conditions.
The Recovery Village Kansas City is a physician-led center, and our Recovery Advocates can help you reclaim your life. Our 80-bed treatment center in Kansas City is dedicated to providing all levels of care, including medical detox, residential treatment and outpatient programs.
Our facility is located in tranquil, convenient Raytown, Missouri and is about 30 minutes from the Kansas City International Airport.
Take the first step towards making a difference & saving lives!
The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for the observation and monitoring of patients in treatment and reporting duties as indicated and contributes to the welfare of the organization and assists patients in a variety of patient activities. Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment.
Works effectively with the facility leadership team to ensure success of the facility by completing the following:
Core Job Duties
Communicate and enforce facility program rules and ensure compliance in a firm but fair and professional manner.
- Communicate patient behavior with immediate supervisor and clinical team as appropriate.
- Address problem behaviors as needed through verbal de-escalation techniques.
- Adhere to time schedules
- Maintain healthy and professional boundaries with patients and staff
- Ensure that documentation is timely, consistent, clear, accurate and legible.
- Keep clinical records secure at all times.
- Good driving record required to take patients to other medical appointment outside our facility.
- Schedule: 3 / 12-hour shifts
- Urgently Hiring: FT Nights (7p-7a)
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
- Associate's degree and minimum one (1) year experience in BHT or similar patient care role preferred
- In lieu of Associate degree, minimum two (2) years’ experience in BHT or similar patient care role required.
- Good driving record that meets safety and company insurance standards required
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with adult patients (18+) preferred.
- Prior experience in behavioral health, healthcare, or human services in roles with emphasis involving direct customer or client service experience, strongly preferred.
- CPR and Standard First Aid certification or in process of obtaining preferred.
- Benefits begin on the 1st day of the month following date of hire.
- Pay: Starting rate $17/hr, based on experience.
- $2.00 Night Shift Differential.
- Paid Time Off: Up to 2 weeks of paid time off per year plus sick pay & holiday pay
- Retirement: 401K + match
- Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, Life & Telemedicine MDLive.
- Matching HSA -up to $1500 a year contribution from the company to your HSA.
- Employee Referral Bonus you can earn up to $4,000
- Travel Concierge, LifeMart Employee Discounts, Health Advocate, EAP Program
- Enjoy discounted meal benefits as part of your comprehensive employee package
The Company complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices/EEO.
We are proud to be a drug-free workplace.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for monitoring patients, enforcing facility rules, and ensuring a safe and secure environment. They also assist with patient activities and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
Requirements
A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with an associate degree and one year of experience preferred. Candidates must also possess a good driving record and the ability to work night shifts.
Certifications
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 73% have no call, 63% require no weekends.
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $35k | Behavioral Health median $42k (middle half $40k–$44k)22 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$39k in purchasing power | Missouri index 90.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Behavioral Health listings in Missouri | 60 active | 1,228 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 73% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 4% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 12% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Behavioral Health listings | 861 in the last 30 days | 503 the 30 days before (+71%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Behavioral Health pay trend | −1.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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