Pays $21-$24/hr — Behavioral Health Tech market median is ~$49k (54 jobs)
Behavioral Health Technician I
About the Role
Behavioral health technician role in detox/residential setting. Provides client support, safety monitoring, and daily living assistance. Sacramento, CA.
Join Diamond House Detox as a Behavioral Health Technician I – Sacramento, CA in Sacramento, California.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $21 - $24/hr.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Diamond House Detox as a Behavioral Health Technician I – Sacramento, CA.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct client support, safety monitoring, and supervision within a residential treatment environment. They are responsible for maintaining facility cleanliness, documenting client interactions, and assisting with daily living activities.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license. CPR/First Aid certification is required, and experience in behavioral health or residential care is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 25% have no call, 30% require no weekends.
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$47k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $42k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Behavioral Health Tech roles.
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