Behavioral Health Tech
Listed compensation
$16.37-$24.89/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Location Address
8300 Constitution Ave NE Albuquerque, NM 87110-7613
Compensation Pay Range
Minimum Offer $16.37 Maximum Offer $24.89
Summary
Join the behavioral health team at Presbyterian Kaseman Hospital and make a meaningful difference for patients and families navigating mental health challenges. As a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT), you’ll work alongside nurses and other members of the behavioral health care team to provide compassionate, patient-centered support in a safe and therapeutic environment.
How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.
- Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
- Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
- Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
- Malpractice liability insurance
- Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
- EPIC electronic charting system
Type of Opportunity: Full time FTE: 0.90 Job Exempt: No Work Shift: 12 Hour Days (United States of America)
Responsibilities
*Works as a member of an interdisciplinary team in the treatment and care of patients hospitalized with a broad spectrum of behavioral health issues and diagnoses, such as substance abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder, suicidal or homicidal behaviors, mental instability, or physical, sexual or emotional abuse. *Observes patient mood, behaviors and interactions, performs patient rounds and precautionary checks, and assists with activities of daily living and patient care procedures as indicated under the direction of a licensed nurse. *Performs activities to maintain a clean, organized, safe, and well-stocked patient care environment
Qualifications
Specialized training in basic patient care preferred (e. g. CNA, MA, military medical training, NA, NT, nursing student who has completed skills labs or has at least 6 months experience in direct patient care)
We're all about well-being, starting with yours.
Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.
Learn more about our employee benefits.
About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
Compensation Disclaimer
The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.
We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 75% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in behavioral health | ranked against 1,233 Behavioral Health listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $34k–$52k | Behavioral Health median $42k (middle half $37k–$47k)688 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$47k in purchasing power | New Mexico index 92.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Behavioral Health listings in New Mexico | 9 active | 1,262 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 75% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | US healthcare professional listings: 4% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 12% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Behavioral Health listings | 857 in the last 30 days | 562 the 30 days before (+52%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Behavioral Health pay trend | +1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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