No salary listed — similar Behavioral Health Tech roles pay ~$46k (median of 17 jobs)

6.1/10 work-life score · Above average in Behavioral Health — ranked against 1,077 active roles in this specialty

Brightli logo
Brightli
Quincy, Illinois

Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health Tech Above average in Behavioral HealthNo callFull-Time
Posted 51m ago · Verified live

About the Role

Behavioral health technician role in residential and withdrawal management. Full benefits. Quincy, IL.

Join Brightli as a Behavioral Health Technician – Full Benefits in Quincy, Illinois, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Paid time off
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Life insurance
  • Top-notch training
  • Career mobility

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No call required.
  • Night or evening shifts may be required.

This position offers no call requirements. Work with Brightli in Quincy, Illinois, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct care, monitors client health and behavior, and facilitates structured activities within a residential or withdrawal management setting. They are responsible for documenting patient progress, assisting with medication administration, and ensuring a safe, therapeutic environment.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of experience in human services or a related field. The role requires successful completion of background checks, valid driver's license, and the ability to obtain CPR, First Aid, and medication administration certifications.

Qualifications

Education
High school

Certifications

CPR

Key Skills

Behavioral health monitoringCrisis interventionMedication administrationVital signs monitoringDocumentationPatient supervisionTrauma informed careGroup facilitationPatient transportationElectronic medical recordsCommunicationSafety protocolsFirst aidCPRBehavior management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician at Brightli a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Behavioral Health — ranked against 1,077 active Behavioral Health listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 30% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.1/10 on work-life balance for Behavioral Health Tech roles. No call coverage keeps hours predictable.

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

Benefits analysis: Compared to 17 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

Top Behavioral Health Tech Jobs

41 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution41 jobs · 30 employers

19
<$45k
15
$45k-55k
7
$55k-65k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs

401k / retirement match
89% this job
CME allowance
32%
PSLF eligible
11%
Sign-on bonus
7%
Loan repayment
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Behavioral Health Technician Supervisor

Discovery Behavioral Health · Crownsville, Maryland

$27-$30/hr
#2

Behavioral Health Technician

Renew360° · Toms River, New Jersey

$23-$30/hr
#3

Behavioral Health Technician (82131)

$26.91-$28.58/hr
#4

Behavioral Health Technician - Full Time Evenings

$24 - $28/hr
+ 39 more · ranked by pay
Brightli logo

About Brightli

Hospitals and Health Care
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid time off
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance
Top-notch training
Career mobility