Behavioral Health Technician - PRN
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Job Description
About the Role
Join NOVA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, INC. as a Behavioral Health Technician - PRN in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care and support to individuals with mental health and emotional disorders.
- Maintain thorough and accurate clinical documentation, including progress notes, incident reports, and discharge plans.
- Respond promptly and effectively to crisis situations, utilizing crisis intervention techniques to ensure patient and staff safety.
- Assist patients with daily living activities and promote therapeutic engagement through structured activities and communication.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree in a related field preferred.
- Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant Certification (Required)
- Certification or training in behavioral health, crisis intervention, or related clinical areas.
- Experience working in Alcohol/Drug and/or Mental Health Experience
Benefits & Compensation
- Hourly rate: $20/hr.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join NOVA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, INC. as a Behavioral Health Technician - PRN.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Behavioral Health Technician - PRN position at NOVA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
General Medicine — Physician Career Context
This General Medicine position at NOVA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
This position also offers production-based compensation: $20 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Clinical documentation, Crisis intervention, Crisis management, Patient care, Mental health support, De-escalation, Treatment plan implementation, Clinical assessment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct patient care and support while maintaining accurate clinical documentation and assisting with treatment plans. They are responsible for responding to crisis situations to ensure patient safety and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to facilita...
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Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Part Time
Posted
6d ago
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