Behavioral Health Technician
Listed compensation
$17-$20/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations and time off.
Job Description
Our vision is a world of peaceful relationships with food, weight, and body image, where everyone with an eating disorder can experience recovery. We believe that exceptional, individualized care leads to lasting recovery from eating disorders. That’s why our teams are comprised of compassionate, dedicated professionals from a variety of backgrounds who collaborate to provide the very best evidence-based care for our clients at all levels of care.
Position Overview
The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct care and support to individuals undergoing treatment for eating disorders, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
- Schedules
- Full Time Days- 36 hours per week
- (3 shifts per week, with rotating weekends (Saturday & Sunday)
- Part Time Days- 24 hours per week
- (2 shifts per week, with rotating weekends (Saturday & Sunday))
- PRN Days & Nights
- (4 shifts per month, with two weekend shifts per month (Saturday or Sunday))
- Shifts
- Day Shift: 7:00 am-7:30 pm
- Night Shift: 7:00 pm-7:30 am
Location: 41 Perimeter Center East, Dunwoody, GA 30346
- Learn more about our Atlanta Eating Disorder Treatment Center here
- Compensation Disclosure
- Starting hourly between $17-20
- Final Compensation offered will be within pay range based on qualifications/experience met for the position
How Behavioral Health Technicians Empower Recovery
Ensure adherence to professional boundaries with clients, consistently upholding ethical standards and creating a safe, respectful environment for all interactions.
Provide compassionate and supportive care to clients, including assisting with daily activities, monitoring mealtimes/snacks and helping to create a structured and therapeutic environment.
Monitor client behavioral and physical health, accurately documenting observations and reporting any concerns or changes in condition to the appropriate internal resource.
Ensure the safety and well-being of clients by adhering to all safety protocols, responding to crises as needed, and employing de-escalation techniques with clients.
- Interact with clients providing recreational or social activities and reinforce therapeutic modalities.
- Facilitate Therapeutic Activity groups which may include art activities, music, journaling, mindfulness, etc., to support client engagement and recovery.
- Provide clients with transportation as needed
Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
- Associate degree or higher or at least 2 years of healthcare experience in a similar position/related field preferred
- Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, behavioral health, or a related field preferred
What We Offer
Employee Benefits: We understand the importance of a well-rounded benefits package. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing a range of plans to meet your needs.
For Full-time Employees, We Offer
- HSA and PPO insurance with HSA or FSA options (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
- Dental insurance (Delta Dental)
- Vision insurance (EyeMed)
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- 401(k) plan available two months after start date
- Company 401(k) matching for up to 50% of your contribution, up to 6% of your compensation
Paid time off is a crucial part of maintaining work and life balance. Our generous PTO plan accrues annually and begins with your first whole pay period. Eligible employees enjoy seven paid holidays and one floating holiday in addition to their regular PTO.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct care and support to individuals undergoing treatment for eating disorders within a multidisciplinary team. They are responsible for monitoring client health, ensuring safety, and facilitating therapeutic activities to support recovery.
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 55% have no call, 35% require no weekends.
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 13.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$38k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $40k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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