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Cincinnati, Ohio

Behavioral Health Technician - Night Shift!

Behavioral Health TechIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$19.57 per hour

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals battling substance abuse and mental health challenges?

NorthStar Behavioral Health is seeking a collaborative and compassionate Behavioral Health Technician (Night Shift) to join our dynamic residential team, ensuring high-quality patient care for clients in our residential units.

We rely on our Behavioral Health Technicians to provide direct care, supervision, and support to our clients during a critical time in their lives.

Who We Are

NorthStar Behavioral Health is a full-service non-profit behavioral healthcare agency. Since 1976, NorthStar Behavioral Health has been assuring access, safety, and quality to our clients within Hamilton County and the Greater Cincinnati area.

Every day, we support individuals on their journey to recovery, healing, and hope - and we're just as committed to creating a workplace where our employees can thrive. At NorthStar Behavioral Health, exciting things are happening!

We are building our team as we prepare to move into a new state-of-the-art facility this summer.

What We Offer

  • Competitive Pay – This role pays $19.57 per hour to start, plus a $0.50 shift differential for hours worked between the hours of 11:30 p. m. and 8:00 a. m.
  • Benefits Package, including health, dental, and employer-paid vision, life, and long-term disability coverages – Employees are eligible the first day of the month after hire!
  • Up to 3 weeks of Paid Time Off each year - We value work and life balance!
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan - We help you plan for the future!
  • Student Loan Forgiveness Program – We are a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!
  • Professional Development, CEUs, and Learning Access via Relias - We develop our employees!
  • Supportive Work Environment - We lift each other up, celebrate wins, and grow strong as a team!
  • Purpose-Driven Work - We make a meaningful impact in our community every day!
  • Employee Assistance Program - Another resource to help you personally!
  • Employee Discount Program - Save on travel, retail, and other services!

What We Are Seeking for This Role

  • High School Diploma or GED is required.
  • Medical Assistant (MA) certification and/or an Associate’s Degree is preferred.
  • Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
  • Tuberculosis Skin Test and Influenza (Flu) vaccination within the past year;
  • Ability to work a 12-hour shift.
  • Ability to frequently lift or move objects weighing up to 15 lbs.

Key Job Responsibilities

  • Assist clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
  • Plan and lead individual and group therapeutic recreation activities.
  • Obtain and document vital signs and patient information.
  • Monitor patient activities and behaviors, promptly reporting any changes to the assigned medical staff.
  • Provide crisis intervention and employ supportive communication techniques.

NorthStar Behavioral Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. Our hiring and employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

7:30 p. m. - 8:00 a. m. Work Schedule: 3 days a week, rotating weekends and holidays

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct care, supervision, and support to clients in residential units battling substance abuse and mental health challenges. Responsibilities include monitoring patient behavior, documenting vital signs, and leading therapeutic recreation activities.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required, while a Medical Assistant certification or Associate's degree is preferred. Candidates must be able to pass a background check, drug screen, and provide proof of required vaccinations.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

Direct Patient CareVital Signs DocumentationTherapeutic Recreation PlanningPatient MonitoringBehavioral Health SupportPersonal Hygiene Assistance

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician - Night Shift! at Confidential Employer a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Behavioral Health — ranked against 1,195 active Behavioral Health listings on WeekdayDoc.

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Behavioral Health by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.2 / 10 · top 25% in behavioral healthranked against 1,195 Behavioral Health listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$41kBehavioral Health median $37k (middle half $33k–$42k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$44k in purchasing powerOhio index 92.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Behavioral Health listings in Ohio43 active1,228 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 70% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 4% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 12% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Behavioral Health listings861 in the last 30 days503 the 30 days before (+71%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Behavioral Health pay trend−1.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,195 Behavioral Health listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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PSLF eligible
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 6.2
Better work-life than 80% of Behavioral Health listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,195 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Confidential Employer

Medical Practices
Greenville, South Carolina
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability
3 weeks PTO
403(b) retirement plan
Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Living in Cincinnati

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$240k
Typical market rent
$1,432/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.4
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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