Pays $15-$21/hr — Behavioral Health Tech market median is ~$40k (34 jobs)
Behavioral Health Technician - Part-Time
About the Role
Part-time weekend behavioral health technician role in Bradenton, FL. Provides assistance and supervision for clients' daily living skills. $15-$21/hr.
Join Centerstone as a Behavioral Health Technician – Part-Time Weekends in Bradenton, Florida. Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $15 - $21/hr.
- Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- 403b retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and ten paid holidays
- AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
- Employee Resource Groups
- Continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
Work Schedule
- Part-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join Centerstone as a Behavioral Health Technician – Part-Time Weekends.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Technician provides assistance, supervision, and coordination of therapeutic activities for clients in a hospital-based setting. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, performing drug screens, conducting safety checks, and mediating agitated clients using approved techniques.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid Florida driver's license. One year of experience in a mental health or addictions facility and certifications such as BLS, CNA, or CPR are preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- High school
Certifications
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% have no call, 30% require no weekends.
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$37k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $36k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$37k midpoint, that is roughly $1k–$3k 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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