Behavioral Health Technician

Monument Health

2 months ago

Rapid City, South Dakota$18.20 - $20.92/hrFull TimeGeneral Medicine

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Monument Health as a Behavioral Health Technician in United States.

Key Responsibilities

willingly with positive impact on patients and coworkers.

Contributes to the delivery of patient care in accordance with the patient plan of care, utilizing age specific growth and development guidelines as delegated by the nurse.

Complete chart documentation list daily, complete or address patient paperwork daily, review target dates daily.

Assists appropriately with basic ADL care.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

American Heart Association (AHA)

Within 60 days of hire or transfer Preferred: Experience

1+ years of Acute Experience; 1+ years of Behavior Health Experience Education

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $18.20 - $20.92/hr

Work Schedule

Fixed schedule.

Night or evening shifts may be required.

Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Monument Health as a Behavioral Health Technician.

Key Skills

Patient CareTherapeutic InterventionsCrisis PreventionTeamworkCommunicationData GatheringMonitoringDocumentationBasic ADL CareEducational Support

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician at Monument Health a 3.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all General Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

This General Medicine position at Monument 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

Stated compensation: $18.20 - $20.92/hr.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $21 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Rapid City, South Dakota.

South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Therapeutic Interventions, Crisis Prevention, Teamwork, Communication, Data Gathering, Monitoring, Documentation. 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 assists in maintaining a therapeutic environment. They monitor patient activities, report issues, and contribute to patient care plans under the supervision of registered nurses.

Benefits package: Supportive work culture, Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage, Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account, Instant pay for qualifying positions, Paid Time Off Accrual Bank, Opportunities for growth and advancement, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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