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Addiction and Mental Health Services
Leicester, North Carolina

Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health TechFull-Time

Listed compensation

$38k-$40k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 20m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, LLC as a Behavioral Health Technician – 7.5 On / 6.5 Off, Housing Provided in Leicester, North Carolina, United States. Do you have a desire to work in a substance abuse recovery program that integrates wilderness and experiential therapy? Are you passionate about helping young adults through their recovery process as you develop your skills with a thriving company?

Benefits & Compensation

  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • Medical Coverage (BCBSAL plans)
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Pet Insurance
  • Home and Auto Insurance

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.
  • Telehealth

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, LLC in Leicester, North Carolina, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Technician facilitates therapeutic interventions, process groups, and educational sessions while modeling healthy behaviors for clients. They also lead clients on overnight adventure activities and ensure a high level of physical and emotional safety throughout the program.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent. The role requires the ability to work 7.5 consecutive days on-site followed by 6.5 days off.

Key Skills

Coping StrategiesEmotional RegulationMindfulnessGroup FacilitationCrisis ManagementBehavioral ModelingAdventure TherapyHikingCampingCanoeingClinical Care

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 23% have no call, 23% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$39k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $41k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Behavioral Health Tech roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

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About Addiction and Mental Health Services

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501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Coverage (BCBSAL plans)
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Accident Insurance
Telehealth
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Pet Insurance