Behavioral Health Technician-Contingent Day Shift
Compensation
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Job Description
About Team Recovery:
Team Recovery is an addiction treatment center dedicated to supporting individuals affected by substance use and mental health disorders.
We offer a full continuum of care, including inpatient detox, residential treatment, outpatient services, and recovery housing, designed to meet people where they are in their recovery journey.
Our team is made up of professionals, many with lived experience, who understand the challenges of addiction and the power of connection. With a mission to improve lives and a vision to redefine treatment, we're committed to creating lasting change in the communities we serve. Team Recovery is more than a treatment center. We're a new approach to an old problem.
Job Summary
The Inpatient Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for working closely with individuals seeking treatment for substance abuse and mental health issues. The primary focus includes providing direct care, support and guidance to clients, assisting them in their recovery journey, ensuring their safety and well-being throughout the treatment process, and assisting with operational duties.
Core Responsibilities
Provide direct care to clients as they navigate treatment activities, including but not limited to support of medical and clinical services, facilitation of nutrition programs, and providing excellent customer service.
Provide direct support as clients navigate group therapy sessions, individual therapy sessions, and other treatment activities.
Monitor and support clients through their daily activities.
Provide verbal de-escalation and assist in connecting clients to crisis intervention when necessary to ensure the safety of clients and staff.
Co-facilitate psychoeducational support on topics related to mental health, addiction recovery, coping skills, and relapse prevention.
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including clinical and medical, to coordinate care and ensure continuity of treatment.
- Assist in ensuring building cleanliness, inventory stock, and safety.
- Flexibility to adapt to schedule changes and assumption of responsibilities not delineated in the job description which are related to work as a member of an addiction treatment team.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education Requirements: High School Diploma or GED required. Associate's degree in Human Services or related field preferred.
License Requirements
- CDCA License in Ohio required.
- CPR certification required, will train upon hire.
Must have a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, be 21 years or older, and be deemed insurable through Team Recovery's insurance carrier.
Experience Requirements
- 2 or more years of experience in Behavioral Health Industry required.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to read and interpret written information and write clearly and informatively.
- Ability to speak clearly, listen for clarity, and respond well to questions.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft and Google products, experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.
- Ability to collaborate with a team of professionals across departments to provide excellent client care.
- Knowledge and/or experience in mental health or substance use disorders ideal.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen required.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct care, support, and guidance to clients in an inpatient addiction treatment setting. Responsibilities include monitoring daily activities, facilitating psychoeducational support, and collaborating with clinical staff to ensure client safety and continuity of care.
Requirements
Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED, with an Associate's degree in Human Services preferred. A valid CDCA license in Ohio, CPR certification, and at least 2 years of experience in the behavioral health industry are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% have no call, 36% require no weekends.
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in behavioral health | ranked against 1,300 Behavioral Health listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Behavioral Health median $40k (middle half $37k–$42k)29 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Ohio index 92.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Behavioral Health listings in Ohio | 48 active | 1,320 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 74% no call · 36% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Behavioral Health pay trend | −5.0% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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