Behavioral Health Technician

12 days ago
United StatesFull TimePsychiatry
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, LLC as a Behavioral Health Technician – Great Place to Work Certified in United States. About Company: https://ow. ly/YQ1C50WuRH1 We’re officially a Great Place To Work®!

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in conducting clinical assessments and monitoring patient behavior to identify needs and progress.
  • Provide direct patient care and support, including crisis intervention and management during acute episodes.
  • Maintain detailed and accurate clinical documentation, including progress notes, incident reports, and discharge plans.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized treatment and discharge plans.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent; completion of a Behavioral Health Technician training program or relevant certification preferred.
  • Experience in clinical documentation and patient care within a mental health or behavioral health setting.
  • Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and ability to respond effectively to emergency situations.
  • Familiarity with mental health disorders, including Severe Emotional Disturbance (SED), and related treatment approaches.

Benefits & Compensation

  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, LLC in United States.

Key Skills

Clinical documentationCrisis interventionPatient careBehavioral health assessmentCrisis managementTreatment planningDischarge planningElectronic health recordsInterpersonal communicationCollaborationSafety monitoringMental health supportEvidence-based careRegulatory compliance
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician at ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Psychiatry physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 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.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical documentation, Crisis intervention, Patient care, Behavioral health assessment, Crisis management, Treatment planning, Discharge planning, Electronic health records. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct patient care and crisis intervention while maintaining accurate clinical documentation. They collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement individualized treatment and discharge plans to ensure patient safety and progress.

Benefits package: Medical Coverage, Dental, Vision, Mental Health Support, Pet Insurance, Student Loan Repayment, 401(k) Plan, Generous PTO. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Psychiatry physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Hospitals and Health Care
Birmingham, AL
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Benefits & Perks

Medical Coverage
Dental
Vision
Mental Health Support
Pet Insurance
Student Loan Repayment
401(k) Plan
Generous PTO
6.2

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (3)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Supportive environment (Culture alignment key)

Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

12d ago

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