No salary listed — similar Behavioral Health Tech roles pay ~$42k (median of 31 jobs)

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ZEPF Center
Toledo, Ohio

Behavioral Health Tech - Safety Net - nights

Behavioral Health TechIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time
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About the Role

Behavioral Health Tech. Night shift, 12-hour shifts. Rotating weekends and holidays. Toledo, OH.

Join ZEPF CENTER as a Behavioral Health Tech – Safety Net – Nights in Toledo, Ohio, United States. Zepf Center has been serving the Lucas County community for over 50 years. We are the leading provider of behavioral health and substance use disorder services in Northwest Ohio.

Benefits & Compensation

  • CPR, First Aid, and CPI certification training

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • On-site position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join ZEPF CENTER as a Behavioral Health Tech – Safety Net – Nights.

Key Responsibilities

The Mental Health Technician provides immediate crisis support, monitors client safety, and facilitates therapeutic activities within a 24/7 residential and outreach environment. They also coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams, manage documentation, and assist with intake and discharge processes.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required, while a bachelor's degree or three years of relevant experience is preferred. Candidates must maintain certifications in CPR, First Aid, and CPI, and possess a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Certifications

CPR

Key Skills

Crisis interventionMental health supportDe-escalation techniquesCase managementDocumentationClient assessmentBehavior managementTrauma-informed careActive listeningTransportationSafety monitoringCommunication skillsCPRFirst AidCPI

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 26% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 12.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 2.4/10 on work-life balance for Behavioral Health Tech roles.

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