Behavioral Health Technician
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52% below median for Behavioral Health Technician in US — negotiate
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Palmer Addiction Recovery Services as a Behavioral Health Technician – Residential Treatment in United States. Description Schedule: Sunday-Thursday from 3:00 p. m.
Key Responsibilities
- Adhere to all Palmer goals, strategies, and values.
- Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with Palmer Polices and state and federal laws.
- Role model appropriate behavior, professional boundaries, respectful communication, and personal appearance in accordance with Employee Dress Code.
- Monitor facility and consumers while on shift.
Requirements
- Orient new clients to program guidelines and facility.
- Conduct daily room checks and hourly bed checks at night and as required.
- Conduct package, mail and baggage checks as required.
- Participate in ongoing in-service education programs and staff development programs.
Benefits & Compensation
- Hourly rate: $16.56/hr.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Palmer Addiction Recovery Services as a Behavioral Health Technician – Residential Treatment.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician at Palmer Addiction Recovery Services a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all General Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, flexible scheduling.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
General Medicine — Physician Career Context
This General Medicine position at Palmer Addiction Recovery Services is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
This position also offers production-based compensation: $17 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Flexible scheduling options available
- Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral Health, Safety Monitoring, Motivational Support, Educational Support, Program Facilitation, Confidentiality, Role Modeling, Professional Boundaries. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The technician monitors, observes, and ensures the safety and well-being of consumers in a residential setting, providing motivational and educational support to help them meet therapeutic goals. Key duties include facilitating the program schedule, enforcing rules, recording observations, completin...
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
2mo ago
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