Pays $15/hour — $6k below the Behavioral Health Tech market median of ~$37k (10 jobs)
About the Role
Overnight behavioral health technician. 12hr rotating shifts, 7pm-7am. PRN shifts available. Amarillo, TX.
Join The Wood Group as a Behavioral Health Technician – Overnight 12hr Rotating in Amarillo, Texas, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Healthcare
- Dental
- Vision
- Retirement (4% matching)
- Vacation/PTO
- Paid Training
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Night or evening shifts may be required.
Apply to join The Wood Group as a Behavioral Health Technician – Overnight 12hr Rotating.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Technician ensures the safety and well-being of residents while providing structured support and compassionate care. Responsibilities include meal preparation, medication supervision, and maintaining accurate daily chart documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, with additional behavioral health certifications preferred. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations are essential for this role.
Qualifications
- Education
- High school
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% have no call, 20% require no weekends.
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 18.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$31k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $32k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$31k midpoint, that is roughly $1k–$2k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Behavioral Health Tech roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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