Behavioral Health Tech

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Tech at St. Josephs Medical Center a 2.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Mental Health physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

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

This Mental Health position at St. Josephs Medical Center 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.

This position is based in Houston, Texas.

Texas 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.

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, HIPAA Compliance, Safety Procedures, Vital Sign Monitoring, Behavioral De-escalation, Limit Setting, Restraint Procedures, Basic Life Support. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health role.

Core responsibilities: This role involves providing routine service duties and technical/nursing procedures under supervision to ensure patient care, comfort, and safety, including monitoring vital signs and maintaining a safe environment.