Pays $20-$21/hr — Behavioral Health Tech market median is ~$43k (717 jobs) · Above average in Behavioral Health for work-life (5.1/10, vs 1,071 in this specialty)
Behavioral Health Technician (3rd Shift)- BIRCH Hospital
About the Role
Behavioral health tech for children's hospital. $20-$21/hr. Day shift. Owensboro, KY.
Join RiverValley Behavioral Health as a Behavioral Health Technician – BIRCH Hospital in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $20 - $21/hr.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with RiverValley Behavioral Health in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Key Responsibilities
Support youth with emotional and behavioral needs in a long-term inpatient setting by maintaining a safe, trauma-informed environment. Implement individualized treatment plans, provide coaching on coping skills, and ensure consistent patient monitoring.
Requirements
A High School Diploma or GED is required, with preferred experience working with youth in behavioral health or residential settings. Candidates should possess strong crisis response skills and an understanding of trauma-informed care principles.
Qualifications
- Education
- High school
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Behavioral Health Technician (3rd Shift)- BIRCH Hospital position at RiverValley Behavioral Health includes the following lifestyle factors: no night shifts. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Behavioral Health — healthcare professional Career Context
In Kentucky, Behavioral Health listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$78k across 25 listings, vs ~$73k nationally (4,793 listings).
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Kentucky's cost-of-living index is 86.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$43k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $50k in an average-cost state — Kentucky ranks #9 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 5.1/10 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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