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Epiphany Wellness
Southborough, Massachusetts

Behavioral Health Technician (SUD & MH)

Behavioral Health TechNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$21-$25/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

About the Job

Are you passionate about helping clients build a foundation for lasting recovery and stability? At Epiphany Wellness, our mission is true transformation, and our Behavioral Health and Mental Health Technicians are on the front lines of that mission every day.

We are looking for a Technician who will work closely with clients on our substance use and/or mental health tracks, providing structured support, supervision, and encouragement as they build the skills needed for long-term wellness. This role is a great fit whether your background is in substance use recovery, mental health support, or both.

Location: Southborough, MA

Job Type: Full-time

Hourly Rate

  • Up to $25 / per hour

Schedule

  • OPEN 1st, 2nd & Overnight shifts available
  • Priority Openings:
  • Thurs-Mon 4p-1230a
  • Mon-Fri 4p-1230a

What will your day look like? You will:

  • Maintain a safe, structured environment for clients through regular rounds, observation, and adherence to daily/weekly schedules.
  • Support medication and testing protocols (medication observation, self-observation sheets, urinalysis, breathalyzers) with accurate documentation and supervisor communication.
  • Transport clients to appointments, clinical services, and activities in accordance with Epiphany’s driving policy.
  • Complete accurate documentation for intakes, rounds, and shift notes, and communicate clearly through the team chat.
  • Respond to crisis situations, including SI/HI reporting, behavioral issues, or relapse, and escalate through the proper chain of command.
  • Facilitate client groups and activities appropriate to their track (recovery or mental health), reinforcing house rules and responsibilities.
  • Build positive, professional relationships with clients and staff, and stay flexible for schedule needs including last-minute coverage.

What You Will Need for This Position

  • Minimum of 1 year in the behavioral health, substance use, or mental health field (preferred).
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Behavioral Health Technician or Mental Health Technician Certification (preferred).
  • CPR and Standard First Aid Certification (preferred).
  • Working knowledge of 12-Step Program, AA or NA (preferred).
  • Valid Driver’s License with a minimum 2-year clean driving record (required).

Who We Are

Epiphany Wellness is a state-of-the-art alcohol & drug addiction rehab and mental health rehab center. Our expert, evidence-based program offers treatment for substance abuse disorder and those with mental health issues. Our program is personalized based on the needs of each individual, and our clinical team creates custom-tailored recovery plans for each patient. Start your journey to support lasting recovery today!

Here at Epiphany Wellness, we foster an environment that encourages our team members to grow and develop their careers organically.

What We Offer

  • Competitive Salary
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Comprehensive benefits package includes life, medical, dental, and vision
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Vacation and Flex benefits
  • Paid Holidays
  • A company culture of promotions from within, with a start-up atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development.

Epiphany Wellness is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Epiphany Wellness makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain a safe and structured environment for clients through regular observation, documentation, and the facilitation of recovery groups. Support clinical protocols including medication observation, drug testing, and transporting clients to appointments.

Requirements

Requires a High School Diploma or GED and a valid driver's license with a clean two-year record. Preference is given to candidates with one year of experience in behavioral health and relevant certifications in BHT, MH T, or CPR/First Aid.

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Crisis InterventionClient SupervisionGroup FacilitationPatient TransportBehavioral Health SupportBreathalyzer Testing12-Step Program Knowledge

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 53% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$48k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $45k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks15 jobs

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 5.7
Better work-life than 70% of Behavioral Health listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,285 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Southborough

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$712k
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026).

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

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About Epiphany Wellness

Hospitals and Health Care
Blackwood, New Jersey
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Salary
Flexible Schedule
Comprehensive benefits package includes life, medical, dental, and vision
Tuition Reimbursement
Vacation and Flex benefits
Paid Holidays
A company culture of promotions from within