Behavioral Health Technician

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician at CHARLOTTE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all General Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

This General Medicine position at CHARLOTTE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE 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.

Stated compensation: $16 - $19/hr.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $19 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in Punta Gorda, Florida.

Florida 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 Monitoring, Patient Care Management, Electronic Health Record (EHR), Therapeutic Group Leadership, De-escalation, Verbal De-escalation, Handle With Care (HWC), Infection Control. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The technician monitors the safety and interacts appropriately with adult and adolescent patients on a 24/7 behavioral health unit, assisting with care management and recording progress in the EHR. Responsibilities also include leading therapeutic groups, conducting intake procedures, maintaining un...

Benefits package: Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Health Savings Account Contribution, Paid Time Off, 11 Paid Holidays. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.