Behavioral Health Technician Crisis Service

Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority

2 days ago

Detroit, Michigan$54K - $67KFull TimeBehavioral Health

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority as a Behavioral Health Technician – $54K-$67K in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers of individuals.

Conducts ongoing observation of individuals for the purpose of reporting any significant changes.

Responds quickly to critical situations that may require Restrictive Interventions.

Provides de

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $54K - $67K

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority as a Behavioral Health Technician – $54K-$67K.

Key Skills

Behavioral healthCrisis interventionDe-escalationMental health supportSuicide preventionSubstance use disorder supportPatient monitoringEmergency responseDocumentationAssessmentActive listeningTeamworkCommunicationSafety checksPeer recovery supportFood handling

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. and at least two years of professional experience in behavioral technician or peer recovery roles. A valid Michigan driver's license and the ability to work a flexible 12-hour shift schedule are required.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Behavioral Health Technician Crisis Service position at Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Behavioral Health — Physician Career Context

This Behavioral Health position at Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority 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

Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority lists compensation for this physician position at $54k to $67k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Detroit, Michigan.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($54k–$67k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral health, Crisis intervention, De-escalation, Mental health support, Suicide prevention, Substance use disorder support, Patient monitoring, Emergency response. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for the well-being of patients in a crisis care facility, including monitoring progress and assisting with daily activities. They must respond to critical situations, provide de-escalation support, and maintain a safe, secure environment.

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