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Groveport, Ohio

Behavioral Health Technician FT Nights

Behavioral Health TechFull-Time

Listed compensation

$1.50/hr

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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

Patient monitoringClinical record keepingSubstance use disorder treatmentCommunication

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).

Behavioral Health by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedBehavioral Health median $37k (middle half $33k–$42k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingOhio index 92.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Behavioral Health listings in Ohio43 active1,228 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 70% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS 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 listings861 in the last 30 days503 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Behavioral Health Tech Jobs

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Salary Distribution

24 jobs · 21 employers
11
<$45k
10
$45k-55k
2
$55k-65k
1
$72k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

15 jobs
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
33%
Sign-on bonus
13%
PSLF eligible
13%
Loan repayment
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Below most Behavioral Health listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,195 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Health, Vision, Dental, Life & Telemedicine MDLive
Matching HSA - up to $1500 a year contribution
401K + match
Paid Time Off: Up to 2 weeks per year plus sick pay & holiday pay
Employee Referral Bonus up to $4,000
Discounted meal benefits
Night Shift Differential: $1.50/hr

Living in Groveport

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$307k
Typical market rent
$2,005/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Columbus, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.