Behavioral Health Technician Full-Time

ERC Pathlight

10 days ago

Northbrook, Illinois$18.25 - $22/hrFull TimeEating Disorders

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Job Description

About the Role

Join ERC Pathlight as a Behavioral Health Technician – $18.25-$22/hr, Full-Time in United States.

Key Responsibilities

must haves: High school diploma or GED (required) Valid driver’s license with safe driving record (this requirement is only for locations that have company vehicles or locations that drive on behalf of the company) 6 months of direct patient care experience (preferred) Mental Health/Psych Tech, CNA (preferred) BHT II must haves: High school diploma or GED (required) New hires: 1 year of direct patient care experience (required) Valid driver’s license with safe driving record (this requirement is only for locations that have company vehicles or locations that drive on behalf of the company) Mental Health/Psych Tech, CNA (preferred) Minimum of 1 year of ERC milieu experience (required, for internal teammates only) The compensation range for this position is based upon candidate experience and market expectations.

provide bathroom and mealtime support as well as contribute to the implementation of therapeutic programming.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $18.25 - $22/hr

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join ERC Pathlight as a Behavioral Health Technician – $18.25-$22/hr, Full-Time.

Key Skills

Milieu ManagementDe-escalationCoping Skills ImplementationSafety ChecksPatient SupervisionMeal SupportDocumentationActivities of Daily Living SupportVital Signs MonitoringWeight TakingUrine Specific Gravity Testing

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician Full-Time at ERC Pathlight a 2.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Eating Disorders physician listings evaluated on our platform.

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

Eating Disorders — Physician Career Context

This Eating Disorders position at ERC Pathlight 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

Stated compensation: $18.25 - $22/hr.

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 Northbrook, Illinois.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Milieu Management, De-escalation, Coping Skills Implementation, Safety Checks, Patient Supervision, Meal Support, Documentation, Activities of Daily Living Support. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Eating Disorders role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct care, supervision, and support to inpatient and residential patients, focusing on maintaining daily program structure and implementing therapeutic programming under nursing supervision. Key duties include milieu management, conducting safety checks, a...

Benefits package: Competitive Compensation, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Generous Paid Time Off, Parental Leave Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Tuition Reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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