Behavioral Health Technician
Listed compensation
$19-$21/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
- Behavioral Health Technician - Adolescent Boys Residential Treatment Facility
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Job Type: Full-Time | All Shifts Available
- Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour
- Shift Differential: +$2.00/hour for 2nd shift
Overview
Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers (DTAC) is actively seeking reliable and compassionate Behavioral Health Technicians to join our team in Ohio. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting adolescents in a structured, therapeutic residential environment.
We are hiring for all shifts, with immediate openings for 2nd shift candidates.
Why Join DTAC
- Meaningful work supporting at-risk youth and families
- Immediate hiring opportunities with consistent scheduling
- Collaborative and mission-driven team environment
- Opportunities for training and professional development
- Available Shifts
- 1st Shift: 7:00 am – 3:00 pm
- 2nd Shift: 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm (+$2.00/hour differential)
- 3rd Shift: 11:00 pm – 7:00 am
- Weekend availability required as scheduled
Position Summary
The Behavioral Health Technician serves as a frontline mentor and support system for youth in a residential treatment setting. This role combines direct supervision, behavioral support, and participation in therapeutic programming to promote stability, safety, and progress toward treatment goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure the safety, supervision, and well-being of residents
- Provide structure and implement appropriate behavioral interventions
- Document interactions and progress using EMR and daily logs
- Co-facilitate therapy and psychoeducational groups
- Support residents in achieving individualized treatment goals
- Engage youth in structured activities and one-on-one mentoring
- Communicate observations and concerns to clinical leadership
- Assist clinical and case management teams as needed
- Transport residents to appointments when required
- Administer medications if properly trained
- Participate in required training and professional development
Qualifications
Required
High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in behavioral health, social services, residential treatment, or a related field
- Strong communication, documentation, and crisis management skills
- Valid transportation
Benefits
- 401(k) with company matching
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
Work Location: This is an in-person position based in Columbus, OH (43207). Candidates must be able to reliably commute.
If you are dependable, motivated, and passionate about helping youth succeed, we encourage you to apply and join a team committed to making a difference.
Equal Opportunity Employer
DTAC is committed to providing an inclusive work environment and equal employment opportunities for all applicants in accordance with applicable laws.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician at Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Behavioral Health Tech roles — ranked against 1,626 active Behavioral Health Tech roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Adolescent Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 40 active Adolescent Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% have no call, 35% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$42k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $45k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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