Night Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health TechFull-Time

Listed compensation

$17-$19/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 37m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, LLC as a Night Behavioral Health Technician – Great Place to Work Certified in Southaven, Mississippi, United States. Woodland Recovery Center [https://www. woodlandrecovery.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $19/hour.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • Medical Coverage (BCBSAL)
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Pet Insurance

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Telehealth

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

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for monitoring patient activities, ensuring a safe therapeutic environment, and facilitating recovery-based educational sessions. They also assist clinical staff with intake procedures, documentation, and ongoing patient support throughout their recovery journey.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and experience in a mental health or behavioral health setting. A valid driver's license is required, and CPR certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient SupervisionCrisis InterventionClinical DocumentationGroup FacilitationMental Health AssessmentTrauma-informed CareDe-escalation StrategiesSubstance Use Disorder SupportSafety ComplianceElectronic Health RecordsCare CoordinationDischarge Planning

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% have no call, 18% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Mississippi is 87.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$37k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $43k in an average-cost state. 61.9% of Mississippi 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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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

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About Addiction and Mental Health Services

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

Benefits & Perks

Medical Coverage (BCBSAL)
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Accident Insurance
Telehealth
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Pet Insurance