Behavioral Health Technician BHT FT PT
Listed compensation
$17-$19/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)
Southern Live Oak Wellness (SLOW), LLC
About Us
Southern Live Oak Wellness (SLOW), LLC is an evidence-based, client-centered behavioral health organization offering PHP, Day and Evening IOP, Residential Treatment, and specialized inpatient services. We provide care across multiple levels of need in a warm, welcoming environment that meets clients where they are and empowers them to “be the great person they were always meant to be.”
Position Overview
The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) is a vital member of the treatment team and works under the supervision of the Director of Housing and Transportation. This role is responsible for ensuring the safety, care, and well-being of clients, maintaining a supportive therapeutic environment, and accurately documenting client behaviors and progress.
This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about mental health and want to grow within the field while making a meaningful impact in clients’ lives.
Schedule: 1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
- 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM
- 3rd Shift: 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Employment Type: Full-Time
Part-Time
Compensation
- Starting at $17.00/hour
- Compensation is negotiable based on experience
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and ensure the safety and well-being of clients at all times
- Provide direct support and supervision in a structured treatment environment
- Assist clients with daily activities and adherence to program schedules
- Observe and document client behaviors, mood, and progress accurately and timely
- Support therapeutic interventions and reinforce treatment goals
- De-escalate crisis situations using appropriate techniques and sound judgment
- Maintain a clean, organized, and therapeutic milieu
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to support client care
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required (Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field preferred)
- Previous experience in behavioral health, mental health, or healthcare setting preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in high-pressure situations
- CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
- What We’re Looking For
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to make sound decisions during crisis situations
- A genuine passion for helping individuals in recovery
- Interest in professional growth within the mental health field
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and rewarding environment
Why Join SLOW?
- Be part of a mission-driven organization making a real impact
- Opportunity to work in a specialized eating disorder treatment setting
- Supportive team environment with opportunities for growth and advancement
- Meaningful, hands-on experience in behavioral health care
- Join us in making a difference and helping individuals on their journey to recovery.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% have no call, 63% require no weekends.
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $35k–$40k | Behavioral Health median $42k (middle half $37k–$47k)674 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$39k in purchasing power | Georgia index 96.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Behavioral Health listings in Georgia | 22 active | 1,228 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 70% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 4% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 12% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Behavioral Health listings | 861 in the last 30 days | 503 the 30 days before (+71%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Behavioral Health pay trend | −1.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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