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Embark Behavioral Health
Woodland Hills, California

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Day shift

Behavioral Health TechIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$23 an Hour

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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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

Resident MentorshipBehavioral Health MonitoringWellness ChecksCrisis ResponseBehavioral SupportEmotional Regulation SupportResidential SupervisionIncident ReportingTreatment Team CommunicationTeamwork

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).

Behavioral Health by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.9 / 10 · above average in behavioral healthranked against 1,215 Behavioral Health listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$48kBehavioral Health median $48k (middle half $46k–$52k)58 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$43k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Behavioral Health listings in California48 active1,232 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 83% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS 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 listings837 in the last 30 days501 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,215 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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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Behavioral Health listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,215 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Embark Behavioral Health

Mental Health Care
Chandler, Arizona
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Life & Disability Coverage
401(k) with Company Match
PTO & Holidays
Employee Assistance Program