Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Day shift
Listed compensation
$23 an Hour
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.
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Job Description
- Location: 21051 Warner Center Ln, STE 105 Woodland Hills, CA 91367
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM, and Wednesday, 7:30 AM-4:00 PM.
- Hourly Pay: $23.00 an Hour
Join OPI as a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) and help create a safe, stable, and supportive environment for young adults receiving residential behavioral health services. Based in Woodland Hills, California, you will provide overnight supervision, complete wellness and safety checks, respond to resident needs, and maintain accurate documentation for the treatment team.
This position is ideal for someone with experience in mental health or residential treatment who is dependable, observant, and comfortable working with a dynamic team
Responsibilities
Build trusting relationships with residents, offering mentorship and guidance to foster personal growth, emotional regulation, and independence.
- Complete scheduled wellness and safety checks while monitoring resident behavior and well-being.
- Respond to resident needs, behavioral concerns, and crisis situations in accordance with established procedures.
- Maintain a safe, calm, and structured residential environment throughout the shift.
- Complete accurate and timely shift notes, observation logs, and incident documentation.
- Communicate relevant resident updates and concerns to the treatment team and incoming staff.
- Maintain resident confidentiality and follow OPI policies, safety standards, and privacy requirements.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related field preferred.
Two years of experience in residential treatment, mental health, behavioral health, or a related setting preferred.
- Ability to remain attentive, exercise sound judgment, and respond appropriately to overnight resident needs.
- Valid driver’s license and driving record that meets company insurance requirements.
- Availability to work overnight shifts, including weekends and holidays, as scheduled.
Benefits
Access to an established Mastery Program that offers professional and financial opportunities for professional growth.
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Multiple plan options including PPO and HDHPs with HSA eligibility and company contributions.
- Paid Parental Leave – Up to 6 weeks fully paid for exempt employees and 4 weeks for non-exempt.
- Life & Disability Coverage – Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability; voluntary life and optional short-term disability available.
- 401(k) with Company Match – Retirement savings with matching contributions after eligibility period.
- PTO & Holidays – Competitive PTO accrual plans and paid holidays throughout the year.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for life’s challenges.
OPI is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience we offer through the diversity of our employees and community. We actively seek to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who contribute to our excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society.
OPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 83% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.9 / 10 · above average in behavioral health | ranked against 1,215 Behavioral Health listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $48k | Behavioral Health median $48k (middle half $46k–$52k)58 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$43k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Behavioral Health listings in California | 48 active | 1,232 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 83% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 5% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 13% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Behavioral Health listings | 837 in the last 30 days | 501 the 30 days before (+67%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Behavioral Health pay trend | −3.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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