Pays $17-$18/hr — $5k below the Behavioral Health Tech market median of ~$43k (718 jobs)
Behavioral Health Technician Hospital - (3rd Shift)
About the Role
Night shift BHT role in Owensboro, KY. 12-hour rotating shifts, every other weekend. $17-$18/hr.
Join River Valley Behavioral Health as a Behavioral Health Technician – Night Shift in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $17 - $18/hr.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join River Valley Behavioral Health as a Behavioral Health Technician – Night Shift.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise and provide a safe, therapeutic environment for children and adolescents with behavioral disorders. Implement individualized intervention plans using ABA principles and support patients' physical and psychological well-being.
Requirements
A high school diploma or GED is required, with a preference for one year of direct care experience. Candidates should have knowledge of ABA strategies and the ability to remain calm in high-stress situations.
Qualifications
- Education
- High school
Key Skills
Behavioral Health — healthcare professional Career Context
In Kentucky, Behavioral Health listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$78k across 25 listings, vs ~$73k nationally (4,793 listings).
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Kentucky's cost-of-living index is 86.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$36k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $42k in an average-cost state — Kentucky ranks #9 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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