Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Full and Part-Time

Behavioral Health TechIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$17-$25.5/hr

The week · per this posting

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Posted 6mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

We are currently offering a $1,000 Sign-on Bonus for Full-Time BHTs!

The BHT supports patients with mental health disorders, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse by assisting with daily living activities and implementing therapeutic interventions under clinician supervision.

Key Responsibilities

  • Patient Care: Assist with hygiene, meal prep, and medication management; monitor and document patient behavior and well-being.
  • Behavioral Support: Implement individual treatment plans and help patients develop coping skills.
  • Crisis Intervention: Respond to crises, ensuring patient safety and de-escalating situations.
  • Documentation: Maintain accurate, confidential records of patient interactions and treatment progress.
  • Collaboration: Work with healthcare professionals on treatment planning; attend team meetings.
  • Education and Support: Educate patients and families about mental health; facilitate group therapy and workshops.
  • Compliance: Follow regulations and policies, including HIPAA and safety protocols.

Qualifications

  • Education: High school diploma required; associate's degree in a related field preferred.
  • Experience: Prior experience in behavioral health is preferred.
  • Skills: Strong communication, teamwork, crisis intervention, empathy, and documentation skills.
  • Certifications: CPR/First Aid certification required; additional certifications like CBHT are a plus.
  • Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, walk, and occasionally lift.

Working Conditions: May work in clinical, residential, or community settings with potential exposure to challenging behaviors; flexible scheduling, including weekends and holidays, may be required.

Pay starts at $17.00 and has the earning potential up to $25.50, based on education, experience, and shift differentials. We have full-time and part-time available.

Shifts Are as Follows

Behavior Health Technician - Day Shift 7am-3:30pm

Behavior Health Technician - Evening Shift 3pm-11:30pm

Behavior Health Technician - Overnight Shift 11pm-7:30am

Shift Differentials Are

Weekday evenings: $3.00

Weekday overnight: $2.00

Weekend (Friday at 7pm-Monday 7am) $2.00

Please note that these differentials compound upon one another, so if someone would be working overnights on the weekend, they would be making $4.00 on top of their base pay. If they would work a weekend evening shift, they could earn up to $5.00 an hour over the base pay.

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Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Hygiene assistanceMeal preparationGroup therapy facilitationHIPAA compliance

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 75% have no call, 35% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Kansas is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.0% of Kansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Work-life snapshot

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  • Includes weekends
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About KVC Health Systems

Individual and Family Services
Olathe, KS
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus $1,000
Shift differentials up to $5/hr
Flexible scheduling