Lead Behavioral Health Technican
Listed compensation
$18/hour
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job Description
Description
We are seeking a dedicated and organized Lead Behavioral Health Technician to support the effective operation of our behavioral health facility. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a compassionate environment focused on patient care and organizational excellence.
The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to supporting both staff and clients. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in people's lives and possess strong leadership skills, we invite you to apply.
Fulltime Shift
Monday to Friday - (4pm to mid)
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Facility Administrator in managing daily operations
- Facilitate communication between team members, clients, and families to promote effective care
- Ensure a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for clients and staff
- Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and quality improvement initiatives
- Daily chart documentation
- Be familiar with The Wood Group’s policy and procedures to include employee handbook
- On- Call rotation every other week
What Our Company Offers
- Healthcare
- Dental
- Vision
- Retirement ( 4% matching)
- Vacation/PTO
Paid Training
Providing behavioral health services to the Mental Health Community of Texas since 1980. Our behavioral health services have been designed to meet the needs of individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. We have worked hard to develop partnerships with local Community Centers and other agencies to provide quality services.
The Wood Group staff is trained to provide caring and compassionate services to the clients involved in our programs. We work as a team with the Community Centers or other agencies to provide services to clients so they can return to productive daily living in their community. All The Wood Group subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.
The Wood Group subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or certification in behavioral health preferred
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working in behavioral health or related field
- Prior supervisory or leadership experience is highly desirable
- Strong understanding of mental health disorders, treatment modalities, and crisis intervention
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills-
- Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure situations-
- Knowledge of confidentiality and ethical standards in healthcare-
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation may be required
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Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% have no call, 53% require no weekends.
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$37k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $39k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$37k midpoint, that is roughly $1k–$3k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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