Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health TechIncludes weekendsNo callFull-Time

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

Medication administrationCase management support

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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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.1
Better work-life than 80% of Behavioral Health Tech roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,626 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Columbus

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$263k
Typical market rent
$1,450/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Columbus, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers

Mental Health Care
Milton, Pennsylvania
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with company matching
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off