Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health TechFull-Time

Listed compensation

$22/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Seeking professional Behavioral Health Technicians to join our team in Salem, OR!

Starting Pay: Up to $22/hr. Depending On Experience | Shift Differential: $2 Nights

Advanced Recovery Systems (ARS) is an integrated behavioral healthcare management company committed to transforming lives through comprehensive treatment. With our advanced approach to patient care, we are seeking exceptional patient care givers like you to join our team.

We have facilities in various regions of the U.S., and since our inception, we have been unwavering in our mission to support individuals on their path to recovery. To learn more about our mission and commitment, visit our website at advancedrecoverysystems.com.

Recovery Village Salem (RVO). We are excited to announce our newest facility, The Recovery Village Salem, has officially opened! Discover more at advancedrecoverysystems.com.

We value our employees and recognize the critical role they play in saving lives.

When You Join Our Team, You Can Expect

  • Competitive Starting Pay: Up to $22/hr Depending on Experience
  • Night Shift Differential: $2/hr
  • Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks/year | Accrual begins on Day 1 of employment
  • Retirement: 401K + match
  • Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, Life
  • Matching HSA: Up to $1500/year company contribution, Access to telemedicine services via MDLIVE
  • Travel Concierge, LifeMart Employee Discounts, Health Advocate, EAP Program
  • And much more!

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) is responsible for the observation and monitoring of patients in treatment and reporting duties as indicated and contributes to the welfare of the organization and assists patients in a variety of patient activities. Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment. Works effectively with the facility leadership team to ensure success of the facility by completing the following core job duties:

Communicate and enforce facility program rules and ensure compliance in a firm but fair and professional manner.

  • Communicate patient behavior with immediate supervisor and clinical team as appropriate.
  • Address problem behaviors as needed through verbal de-escalation techniques.
  • Adhere to time schedules
  • Maintain healthy and professional boundaries with patients and staff
  • Ensure that documentation is timely, consistent, clear, accurate and legible.
  • Keep clinical records secure at all times.

Schedule: 12-hour shifts. Accepting applications for all shifts/hours.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Coursework or degree in behavioral health or related field preferred.

3+ years of experience in behavioral health, addiction treatment, or a related field preferred. Prior experience in behavioral health, healthcare, or human services in roles with emphasis involving direct customer or client service experience, strongly preferred.

CNA, MA, Certified Behavioral Health Technician (CBHT), Mental Health Technician Certification (MHTC), trauma-informed care training/certification or in process of obtaining preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with adult patients (18+) preferred.
  • Good driving record that meets safety and company insurance standards preferred.
  • CPR and Standard First Aid certification or in process of obtaining preferred.

Advanced Recovery Systems complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex.

It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices/EEO. Other Titles: Mental Health Technician, Recovery Support Specialist, Peer Recovery Specialist, etc.

We are proud to be a drug-free workplace.

#recoveryhotjobs

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for monitoring patients, enforcing facility rules, and maintaining a safe, secure environment. They must also document patient behavior accurately and communicate effectively with the clinical team.

Requirements

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with a preference for those holding a degree in behavioral health or related fields. At least 3 years of experience in behavioral health or addiction treatment is strongly preferred, along with relevant certifications like CBHT or MHTC.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient monitoringClinical record keepingSafety compliance

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician at Confidential Employer a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 5% 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 score6.6 / 10 · top 5% in behavioral healthranked against 1,195 Behavioral Health listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedBehavioral Health median $41k (middle half $37k–$47k)639 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingOregon index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Work settingon-sitepeers: 70% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS 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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Benefits & Perks

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 6.6
Among the best 10% of Behavioral Health listings for work-life

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

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About Confidential Employer

Mental Health Care
Fort Lauderdale, FL
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
401K with Match
Health Insurance
Vision
Dental
Life Insurance
HSA with Company Contribution
Telemedicine

Living in Salem

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$419k
Typical market rent
$1,611/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.6
State income tax
Up to 9.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Salem, OR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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