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WisHope Recovery
United States · Remote OK

Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health TechIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$18-$20/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Tuition assistance

About Us

We are a leading addiction treatment and mental health recovery organization dedicated to providing personalized, client-centered care. Our programs combine evidence-based clinical practices, education, and research to support individuals with substance use disorders (SUD) and co-occurring mental health conditions. Our mission is simple: help each client achieve and sustain long-term recovery.

About the Role – Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

We are seeking compassionate and reliable Behavioral Health Technicians to join our team. As a BHT, you play a vital role in supporting clients throughout their recovery journey while ensuring a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment.

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct care and support for clients with substance use disorders (SUD) and secondary mental health conditions.

Supervise and coordinate daily facility operations, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.

Lead and participate in client engagement activities that promote recovery, life skills, and wellness.

Conduct facility inspections, monitor chores, and ensure living spaces are safe and clean.

Provide client transportation to and from treatment centers, medical appointments, support groups, and community outings.

Monitor resident interactions, report unusual behaviors, and assist in conflict resolution.

Support clients in developing independent living skills, including personal hygiene, cleaning, and daily routines.

Facilitate life skills groups, community meetings, and recovery support sessions.

Encourage and educate clients on using peer support programs such as 12-Step, SMART Recovery, Celebrate Recovery, and Recovery Dharma.

Supervise safe medication use and follow all health and safety protocols.

Maintain accurate facility records, inventory supplies, and ensure compliance with organizational policies.

What We’re Looking For

Experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, or mental health services preferred.

Strong interpersonal, communication, and crisis-management skills.

Compassion, patience, and a commitment to helping others succeed in recovery.

Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Why Join Us?

Meaningful work that directly impacts lives in addiction treatment and mental health recovery.

Opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Supportive team environment with training and mentorship.

Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Requirements

Preferred experience in behavioral health or substance use treatment with strong crisis-management skills. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and the ability to work flexible hours.

Key Skills

Life Skills FacilitationMedication SupervisionPatient Care

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 57% have no call, 38% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 16.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Behavioral Health Tech Jobs

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Salary Distribution25 jobs · 15 employers

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution25 jobs · 15 employers

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Higher = better work-life balance

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Behavioral Health Technician at Hill (83693)

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$26.91-$28.58/hr
#2

Behavioral Health Technician (83534)

Centurion Health · Pontiac, Illinois

$26.91-$28.58/hr
#3

Behavioral Health Technician - Bachelor's Degree in Psychology (83704)

$25/hr
#4

Behavioral Health Associate I

$20-$25/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 2.8
Better work-life than 60% of Behavioral Health listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,290 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Remote
  • Includes weekends
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About WisHope Recovery

Mental Health Care
Waukesha, Wisconsin
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Opportunity for advancement
Tuition assistance