Behavioral Health Technician (51145)

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician (51145) at WESTCARE a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Addiction 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 Addiction Medicine position at WESTCARE 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: $16.94 - $18.04/hr.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $18 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Nevada 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: Crisis Intervention, De-escalation Techniques, Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Family Counseling, Clinical Documentation, Case Management, Behavioral Assessment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: Assist counselors in delivering individual, group, and family counseling services while implementing Individual Service Plans. Responsible for crisis intervention, client supervision, and maintaining detailed clinical documentation.