Behavioral Health Technician FT Nights
Listed compensation
$17/hr
The week · per this posting3-day week · 3×12s
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Looking for a dynamic & compassionate Behavioral Health Technicians to join our team!
Full-Time Nights Available
The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper (RVCH) continues our organization’s renowned approach to addiction recovery, which combines evidence-based treatment with holistic programming that promotes wellness in body and mind.
Our 90-bed, 55,000-square-foot facility offers a full continuum of care, ranging from the initial detox process to the aftercare services provided when treatment ends.
Clients also participate in our Weekly Recovery Compass program, which helps to directly identify, monitor and address potential setbacks that can be counterproductive to recovery.
RVCH is located in the heart of Cherry Hill, NJ, near the Delaware River. With convenient interstate access, out-of-state clients can enjoy a 30-minute drive from the nearby Philadelphia International Airport.
The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for the observation and monitoring of patients in treatment and reporting duties as indicated and contributes to the welfare of the organization and assists patients in a variety of patient activities. Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment.
Works effectively with the facility leadership team to ensure success of the facility by completing the following:
Core Job Duties
Communicate and enforce facility program rules and ensure compliance in a firm but fair and professional manner.
- Communicate patient behavior with immediate supervisor and clinical team as appropriate.
- Address problem behaviors as needed through verbal de-escalation techniques.
- Adhere to time schedules
- Maintain healthy and professional boundaries with patients and staff
- Ensure that documentation is timely, consistent, clear, accurate and legible.
- Keep clinical records secure at all times.
- Schedule: 3 / 12-hour shifts
- Urgently Hiring: FT Night (7p-7a)
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
- Minimum 2 years patient care experience OR; 1 year patient care experience + Associate's degree required
- Good driving record that meets safety and company insurance standards required
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with adult patients (18+) preferred.
- Prior experience in behavioral health, healthcare, or human services in roles with emphasis involving direct customer or client service experience, strongly preferred.
- CPR and Standard First Aid certification or in process of obtaining preferred.
- Benefits begin on the 1st day of the month following date of hire.
- Pay: Starting rate $17/hr, based on experience.
- $1.50 Night Shift Differential.
- Paid Time Off: Up to 2 weeks of paid time off per year plus sick pay & holiday pay
- Retirement: 401K + match
- Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, Life & Telemedicine MDLive.
- Matching HSA -up to $1500 a year contribution from the company to your HSA.
- Employee Referral Bonus you can earn up to $4,000
- Travel Concierge, LifeMart Employee Discounts, Health Advocate, EAP Program
- Enjoy discounted meal benefits as part of your comprehensive employee package
The Company complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices/EEO
We are proud to be a drug-free workplace.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for monitoring patients, ensuring facility safety, and enforcing program rules. They also assist with patient activities and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must have a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years of patient care experience, or 1 year of experience with an Associate's degree. A good driving record is also required for this position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Certifications
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 57% have no call, 35% require no weekends.
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$35k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $33k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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