Behavioral Health Tech II
Listed compensation
$15.3-$19.1/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, benefits and time off.
Job Description
ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.
This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.
Current Employees
Please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account and search the "Find Jobs" report.
Work Shift
Day Shift
Time Type
Full time
Department: CC013189 Acute Crisis Unit
Summary
FT, Fri/Sat/Sun, 7a-7p
Salary
Most new hires start between $15.30-$19.10 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
Additional Information
The Behavioral Health Technician's primary function is to contribute to the health and well-being of the patient. The Behavioral Health Technician functions as an assistant to the team in providing constant safety observations, redirection/de-escalation, and care for a patient identified to be at risk to themselves and/or others.
Required Education
No education requirements
Recommended Education
High school diploma or GED or equivalent
Required Work Experience
2 years of relevant experience; HS Diploma or GED may substitute for 2 years of work experience
Recommended Work Experience
Required Certifications:
Recommended Certifications
Certified Behavioral Health Technician (CBHT) - Academy for Addiction Professionals, Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Prometric, Mental Health Technician (CMHT) - National Career Certification Board, Mental Health Technician - National Career Certification Board, Registered Behavior Technician - BACB - Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
Description
1. Maintains documentation of a patient’s mood, mental sharpness, sleeping patterns, eating habits and overall function to support patient and employee safety.
2. Maintains direct observation and documentation of patient’s vital statistics.
3. Recognizes and reports early signs of escalation to patient care team.
4. Communicates effectively with the treatment team to ensure safe, quality care is provided.
5. Responds appropriately and safely to dangerous behavior.
6. Applies evidence-based de-escalation techniques and strategies.
7. Completes patient care (may include V/S, I&O's, heights, weights, head circumference, ADL's and other patient care related assignments) in a safe, efficient and timely manner as delegated by licensed nursing staff to the RN.
8. Assists with maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly patient/department environment.
9. Assists with admission, transfer and discharge of patients as directed by licensed staff.
10. Other related duties as assigned.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Technician provides constant safety observations, redirection, and de-escalation for patients at risk to themselves or others. They also assist the nursing team with patient care tasks, vital signs, and maintaining a safe, orderly environment.
Requirements
The role requires 2 years of relevant experience, though a high school diploma or GED can be substituted for this experience. Candidates must be able to work in a safety-sensitive environment and adhere to all hospital health and safety policies.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% have no call, 45% 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 | $32k–$40k | Behavioral Health median $41k (middle half $37k–$47k)689 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$41k in purchasing power | Arkansas index 86.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Behavioral Health listings in Arkansas | 12 active | 1,320 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 70% no call · 45% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Behavioral Health pay trend | −5.0% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Top Behavioral Health Tech Jobs
23 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
23 jobs · 18 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
17 jobsShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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$22-$24/hrWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,300 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No nights
- On-site
- Includes weekends
About Arkansas Children's Hospital
Living in Little Rock
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $216k
- Typical market rent
- $1,184/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 19 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 89.4
- State income tax
- Up to 4.9%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.