Behavioral Health Technician- Overnight
Listed compensation
$19-$22/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
About Us
We are committed to providing clinical care, education, and research in the field of addiction treatment and recovery. Our care is personalized to meet the needs of each person who comes through our doors and integrated to address co-occurring mental health conditions. Our #1 priority is to help the client first sustain and then maintain long-term recovery.
Our Behavioral Health Technicians are responsible for the overall supervision and coordination of the recovery facility including overseeing daily operations of the facility, coordinating daily facility tasks, conducting inspections related to chore assignments, daily living, conducting searches of the clients’ personal property, providing transportation to and from the clinics, appointments, grocery shopping, support groups, and as needed. In this crucial role, you will also:
- Provide care for clients presenting with SUD primary and Mental Health secondary.
- Engage all residents in conversations and activities that are edifying and stimulating
- Observe and report any unusual behaviors or potential areas of conflict between residents
- Assist clients with completing and improving their daily life skills
Prepare bedrooms for all new residents and monitor client’s rooms for cleanliness and ensure they have the items that they need (i. e., linen, hygiene products, clean clothes, etc.)
Ensure that all residents are properly respecting and maintaining common areas (esp. kitchen, living room) and that they are following facility rules including curfew/lights out hours
Observe and report any unusual behaviors or potential areas of conflict between residents.
Monitor proper use and functioning of appliances and other equipment. Observe any unusual activities that may pose a safety or nuisance issue for the clients or neighbors.
Maintain an inventory of all supplies (i. e., cleaning supplies, furniture, keys etc.).
Coordinate and hold Facility Meetings, Community Meetings and a weekend Wrap Up or Life Skills Groups
Welcome and introduce new clients to all existing residents
Communicate in a Culturally Sensitive Manner
Educate and encourage clients to utilize community-based tools (such as, 12 Step Program, Recovery Dharma, Smart Recovery, Celebrate Recovery, Refuge Recovery, et. al.); facilitate applicable workbooks and provide continued support and engagement
Supervise medication
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for overseeing daily facility operations, ensuring client safety, and maintaining a supportive environment for recovery. They provide direct care, monitor client behavior, facilitate group meetings, and assist with daily living tasks.
Requirements
The role requires the ability to supervise clients with substance use and mental health conditions while maintaining facility rules and safety protocols. Candidates must be capable of performing facility inspections, managing inventory, and providing transportation as needed.
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 83% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.9 / 10 · above average in behavioral health | ranked against 1,215 Behavioral Health listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $40k–$46k | Behavioral Health median $57k (middle half $41k–$57k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$45k in purchasing power | Wisconsin index 94.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Behavioral Health listings in Wisconsin | 19 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All behavioral health listings in Wisconsin | 27 active | 1,625 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 83% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 5% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 13% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Behavioral Health listings | 837 in the last 30 days | 501 the 30 days before (+67%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Behavioral Health pay trend (all specialties) | −4.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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