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

KVC Health Systems

3 days ago

United Statesstarts at $17Full TimeBehavioral Health

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Job Description

About the Role

Join KVC Health Systems as a Behavioral Health Technician – Sign-On Bonus in United States. 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

Behavioral Support: Implement individual treatment plans and help patients develop coping skills.

Crisis Intervention: Respond to crises, ensuring patient safety and de

escalating situations.

Requirements

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.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $17.00 - $25.50/hr

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Day shift only - no nights.

Apply to join KVC Health Systems as a Behavioral Health Technician – Sign-On Bonus.

Key Skills

Patient careHygiene assistanceMeal preparationMedication managementBehavioral supportCrisis interventionDocumentationTreatment planningCommunicationTeamworkEmpathyGroup therapy facilitationHIPAA complianceSafety protocols

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Full and Part-Time at KVC Health Systems a 5.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as moderate. This places the position in the average range of all Behavioral 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.

Behavioral Health — Physician Career Context

This Behavioral Health position at KVC Health Systems 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.

Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: starts at $17.

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
Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient care, Hygiene assistance, Meal preparation, Medication management, Behavioral support, Crisis intervention, Documentation, Treatment planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Technician supports patients with mental health disorders and developmental disabilities by assisting with daily living activities and implementing therapeutic interventions. They are also responsible for monitoring patient behavior, maintaining accurate documentation, and resp...

Benefits package: Sign-On Bonus. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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