Behavioral Health Technician

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician at CHARLOTTE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE a 5.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as moderate. This places the position in the average range of all Behavioral Health physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

This Behavioral Health position at CHARLOTTE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE 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.

Stated compensation: $16 - $19/hr.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $19 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in Punta Gorda, Florida.

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Patient care management, Behavioral health monitoring, Electronic Health Record documentation, Therapeutic group facilitation, Vital signs monitoring, De-escalation techniques, Safety checks, HIPAA compliance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Technician monitors patient safety and behavior on a 24/7 unit while assisting with treatment plan documentation in the Electronic Health Record. They also facilitate therapeutic activities, perform intake procedures, and assist in de-escalating patient behaviors.

Benefits package: $1,000 Sign-On Bonus, Dental, Vision, Health, and Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Health Savings Account Contribution, Paid Time Off, 11 Paid Holidays, 403b Retirement Plan with 9% Employer Contribution, Tuition Reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.