Behavioral Health Technician
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Sunshine Behavioral Health as a Behavioral Health Technician – Substance Use Recovery, Lincoln Recovery in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete all assigned Behavioral Health Technician duties and documentation in accordance with Lincoln Recovery policies, state regulations, and HIPAA guidelines.
- Monitor and document client vital signs as required by state protocols and clinical guidance.
- Assist with the admission and intake process for all new clients, including collecting urine samples, conducting belongings and vehicle searches, and completing required paperwork.
- Support detoxification protocols, including completion of vital signs and routine monitoring for clients undergoing withdrawal management
Requirements
- General understanding of mental health conditions, substance use, and the impact of co
- occurring disorders.
- Basic knowledge of the use and misuse of alcohol and other substances.
- Understanding of and/or experience in crisis management, including de
Benefits & Compensation
- Hourly rate: $21.5/hr.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Sunshine Behavioral Health as a Behavioral Health Technician – Substance Use Recovery, Lincoln Recovery.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Behavioral Health Technician position at Sunshine Behavioral Health includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context
This Addiction Medicine position at Sunshine Behavioral Health 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: $22 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
- Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Crisis Intervention, De-escalation Techniques, Patient Monitoring, HIPAA Compliance, Vital Signs Documentation, Client Transportation, Behavioral Health Support, Substance Use Knowledge. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: Provide compassionate day-to-day support for individuals recovering from substance use and mental health challenges in a structured environment. Responsibilities include monitoring client behavior, assisting with intake, providing transportation, and supporting therapeutic groups.
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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
2d ago
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