Behavioral Health Technician FT Nights
Listed compensation
$1.50/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
We are looking to add Behavioral Health Technicians at our Groveport, OH Facility!
The Recovery Village Columbus Drug and Alcohol Rehab (RVC) is dedicated to connecting those struggling with substance use disorder to hope. We’re here to help through every step of the process, from detox to discharge. Multidisciplinary treatment delivered by compassionate physicians, clinicians and addiction specialists help clients get to the root of their addictions, while first-rate amenities like yoga and art therapy promote mind and body healing.
The Recovery Village Columbus Drug and Alcohol Rehab is a premier treatment facility in the picturesque town of Groveport, Ohio. Our facility is close enough to airports and major roadways for convenience, but far enough away from the hustle and bustle of Columbus to encourage renewal and relaxation.
RVC is a 80-bed facility offers a complete continuum of care, from medical detox and inpatient treatment to outpatient care and aftercare.
Our care team of doctors, clinicians, counselors and addiction professionals at The Recovery Village Columbus Drug and Alcohol Rehab use their years of experience to provide high-quality and compassionate care to those seeking recovery.
Take the first step toward making a difference and 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.
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts
- Urgently Hiring: FT Nights (7p-7a)
- Associate degree in a health-related field required 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.
- Adult Facilities: Prefer experience working with Children and Adolescent Facilities
- Good driving record that meets safety and company insurance standards
CPR and Standard First Aid Certification
- Benefits begin on the 1st day of the month following date of hire.
- Pay: Starting pay $16, based on experience.
- Night Shift Differential: $1.50/hr
- 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
- 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, ensuring facility rule compliance, and maintaining a safe environment. They also assist with patient activities and provide timely, accurate documentation of patient behavior.
Requirements
Candidates must have an associate degree in a health-related field with one year of experience, or two years of experience in lieu of a degree. A good driving record and CPR/First Aid certification are also required.
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% 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 | not listed | Behavioral Health median $37k (middle half $33k–$42k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Ohio index 92.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Behavioral Health listings in Ohio | 43 active | 1,228 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 70% 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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