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Las Cruces, New Mexico

Behavioral Health Technician

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Job Description

Job Title: Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Schedule: PRN

Your Experience Matters

Memorial Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.

As a Behavioral Health Tech joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve

Department/Unit Summary

Join our team! The 12-bed Behavioral Health Unit is staffed with 1 nurse and 1 Behavioral Health Technician for up to 8 patients on both day and night shifts.

When the census reaches 9-12 patients, an additional nurse or technician is added. Behavioral Health Technicians are dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care for individuals experiencing behavioral health and mental health challenges. The multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to promote patient safety, stabilization, and recovery in a therapeutic environment.

How You'll Contribute

A Behavioral Health Tech who excels in this role:

  • Assists patients with performing activities of daily living.
  • Provides or assists with providing direct patient care, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions.
  • Observes and records patient behavior and activities.
  • Reports any changes in physical, mental or emotional condition to nursing staff and suggests modifications to the treatment plan.
  • Provides crisis intervention with incoming calls and on the unit to maintain safety.

Shift: PRN

What We're Looking For

  • Education: High School Diploma
  • Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Must have within 45 days of hire;

Handle with Care (HWC) Mush have within 45 days of hire

Why Join Us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position

Also Offers

  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Connect with a Recruiter

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Hunter Delacruz by emailing hunter.delacruz@lifepoint.net

About Our Health System

Memorial Medical Center is a 199 bed acute hospital located in Las Cruces, NM and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

“Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MMC is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

Key Responsibilities

Assist patients with activities of daily living and provide or support direct care, diagnostic procedures, and therapeutic interventions. Observe and document patient behavior, report changes to nursing staff, and provide crisis intervention to help maintain safety.

Requirements

A high school diploma is required. Basic Life Support (BLS) and Handle with Care (HWC) certifications must be obtained within 45 days of hire.

Key Skills

Activities Of Daily Living AssistanceBehavioral ObservationPatient DocumentationChange ReportingBehavioral Health SupportMental Health SupportTeam Collaboration

Clinical Psychology Career Context

Of the 50 active Clinical Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Clinical Psychology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score4.8 / 10 · above average in clinical psychology (behavioral health tech)ranked against 32 Clinical Psychology (Behavioral Health Tech) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedClinical Psychology median $52k (middle half $52k–$52k)81 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingNew Mexico index 92.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Work settingon-sitepeers: 74% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 4% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 12% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Clinical Psychology listings199 in the last 30 days106 the 30 days before (+88%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (32 Clinical Psychology (Behavioral Health Tech) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Behavioral Health Tech Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs
12
<$45k
10
$45k-55k
2
$55k-65k
1
$72k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs
401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
24%
Sign-on bonus
10%
PSLF eligible
10%
Loan repayment
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Behavioral Health Technician - Float Pool

Essentia Health · Duluth, Minnesota

$23.28-$34.63/hr
#2

Behavioral Health Technician

Centurion Health · Taylorville, Illinois

$26.91-$28.58/hr
#3

Therapeutic Recreation Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

$23-$27/hr
#4

Behavioral Health Technician

$16-$25/hr
+ 32 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.3this job 4.8
Better work-life than 60% of Clinical Psychology (Behavioral Health Tech) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 32 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Lifepoint Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Gallatin, Tennessee
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Professional Development
Ongoing Learning
Career Advancement Opportunities

Living in Las Cruces

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$279k
Typical market rent
$1,439/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.2
State income tax
Up to 5.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Las Cruces, NM metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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