Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health Tech Above average in Behavioral HealthNo nightsFull-Time

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Full-Time
Call expectations
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Weekends
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Job Description

Insight Institute of Neuroscience & Neurosurgery (IINN) aims to advance, challenge, and revolutionize neurosciences and medicine through scientific research and advanced technology, driven by a passion to help others regardless of any obstacles and challenges that may lie ahead. Our integrated team of medical professionals does so through creative, innovative techniques and care principles developed because of our continuous pursuit to improve the field of medicine. Our integrated team works together to find solutions to both common and complex medical concerns to ensure more powerful, reliable results. Having multiple specialties “under one roof” Insight achieves its purpose in providing a comprehensive, collaborative approach to neuromusculoskeletal care and rehabilitation to ensure optimal results. Our singular focus is Patient Care Second to None! 

Job Summary

Behavioral health technicians provide care and support to patients with behavioral disorders. They work directly with the patients to deliver services under the supervision of various types of behavior analysts. Their duties will include but are not limited to observing and recording patient behavior, providing emotional support, assisting with daily activities, report on patient progress, crisis intervention, maintain confidentiality, and complete documentation. The Behavioral Health Technician candidates will demonstrate excellent customer service focusing on providing patient care second to none.

Benefits for our Full Time Team Members

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
  • Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
  • 401K with Matching; offerings vested fully @ 3 months of employment paired with eligibility to contribute
  • Short & Long Disability, and Life Term insurance, complementary of Full Time Employment
  • Additional Supplementary coverages offered @ employee's elections: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, AD&D, etc.

Duties:

  • Support patient activities and ensure safety.
  • Maintain a BHT-to-patient ratio following provider orders.
  • Assist with daily living activities and monitor patient behavior.
  • Familiarity with crisis intervention techniques to deescalate conflicts in a manner that keeps staff and patients safe
  • Concentration skills to understand complex written and verbal instructions and follow them completely
  • Basic knowledge of anatomy, mental health conditions and common treatments
  • Observational skills to pick up on changes in symptoms and behaviors
  • Strong oral communication skills to interact effectively with staff and patients
  • Thorough understanding of privacy laws and safety and infection control standards
  • Ability to lift and steady patients who may have difficulty getting up or walking on their own
  • Computer skills to enter information into health information software systems
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Ability to demonstrate authorization to work in the U. S. for any employer
  • Must be 18 years of age or older due to state requirements
  • GED or high school diploma preferred; experience can waive this requirement.
  • Valid driver’s license preferred
  • Experience in a behavioral health hospital setting preferred
  • Employee must be in good standing to be considered for internal transfer.
  • Compassionate, caring, and service-oriented are characteristics desired for this position.
  • Must be able to assist patients in day-to-day tasks

Insight is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity!

Key Responsibilities

Behavioral health technicians provide direct care and support to patients with behavioral disorders under the supervision of behavior analysts. Duties include observing and recording patient behavior, assisting with daily living activities, and performing crisis intervention to ensure a safe environment.

Key Skills

Behavioral observationConflict de-escalationSafety standardsAnatomy knowledgeMental health support

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% have no call, 42% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 12.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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CME allowance
50%
Sign-on bonus
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Work-life snapshot

5.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Behavioral Health

  • No nights

Living in Flint

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$70k
Typical market rent
$954/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.0
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Flint, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About INSIGHT Surgical Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, Illinois
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick leave)
401K with matching (vested at 3 months)
Short & Long Term Disability
Life Term insurance
Supplementary coverages (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, AD&D)