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Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health TechFull-Time
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About the Role

Behavioral health technician providing direct care and crisis intervention. Full-time. Warrior, AL.

Join ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, LLC as a Behavioral Health Technician – Crisis Intervention in Warrior, Alabama, United States. About Company: https://ow. ly/YQ1C50WuRH1 We’re officially a Great Place To Work®!

Benefits & Compensation

  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • Medical Coverage – Three new BCBSAL medical plans
  • Expanded Coverage – Options for domestic partners
  • Mental Health Support – EAP with digital wellness tools
  • Voluntary Coverages – Pet insurance, home and auto insurance, family legal services
  • Retirement Benefits – 401(k) plan through Voya
  • Generous PTO

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Voluntary Benefits for Part-Time Employees

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, LLC in Warrior, Alabama, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct patient care and implements treatment plans while ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals in behavioral health settings. They are responsible for crisis intervention, maintaining accurate clinical documentation, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support patient outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, with preference given to those who have completed a Behavioral Health Technician training program. Experience in mental health care or crisis intervention is required, along with the ability to maintain clinical documentation and adhere to HIPAA regulations.

Qualifications

Education
High school

Certifications

CPR

Key Skills

Behavioral healthCrisis interventionClinical documentationPatient careMental health supportTreatment plan implementationClinical assessmentDe-escalationHIPAA complianceCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsDischarge planningCare coordinationElectronic health recordsPatient safety

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 28% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 8.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Behavioral Health Tech roles.

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About Addiction and Mental Health Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Birmingham, AL
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Coverage – Three new BCBSAL medical plans
Expanded Coverage – Options for domestic partners
Mental Health Support – EAP with digital wellness tools
Voluntary Coverages – Pet insurance, home and auto insurance, family legal services
Student Loan Repayment – Available for nurses and therapists
Retirement Benefits – 401(k) plan through Voya
Generous PTO
Voluntary Benefits for Part-Time Employees