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Modesto, California

Behavioral Health Tech

Behavioral Health TechIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$24.18/hr

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and time off.

Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Shift: Days

Hours: Job Type: Full Time

Job Summary

Reporting to the Shift Manager of the assigned area, the Clinical Services Technician (CST) performs duties under the direction of the Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse. Responsible for providing high quality individualized basic care activities within the Clinical Services Technician scope of practice.

This individual ensures a safe, healthy environment that encourages socialization and empowerment. This position is subject to overtime, weekend, holiday and shift work, standby, and callback assignments.

Be the heart of compassionate care in a patient care support role with us! In this vital role, you'll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey. If youre dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact on patients' lives, we encourage you to apply today and become a crucial part of our caring team!

At Doctors Medical Center of Modesto, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and

programs include:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Career development and continuing education opportunities
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status: Doctors Medical Center (DMC), part of the Central Valley Doctors Health System, is the largest full-care hospital between Stockton and Fresno, and from the Sierras to the San Francisco Bay Area, with a 394-bed general acute care and a 67-bed inpatient psychiatric capacity.

DMC is known for providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient and emergency care.

Doctors Medical Center offers a wide range of services including cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, emergency and trauma services, minimally-invasive and robotic surgery, women and childrens services, medical/surgical, behavioral health, oncology and critical/intensive care. Join our team!

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Services Technician provides high-quality, individualized basic care activities within their scope of practice, reporting to the Shift Manager and working under the direction of the Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse. This role ensures a safe and healthy environment that promotes socialization and empowerment for patients.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is preferred, along with at least 6 months of related experience in direct patient services within a mental health or substance abuse setting. Candidates must possess knowledge of mental health principles, community resources, and demonstrate verbal de-escalation and communication skills.

Key Skills

Social Service Agency SettingBehavioral Health PrinciplesMental Health Patient RightsBLS for Healthcare ProvidersCrisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)Lifting up to 50 lbsManual DexterityMobilityAdjustable Vision

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 48% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Behavioral Health Tech Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs · 17 employers

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<$40k
9
$40k-45k
8
$45k-50k
2
$52k
4
$55k+

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution27 jobs · 17 employers

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1-2
0
3-4
1
5-6
26
7-8
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9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Behavioral Health Technician

Guidelight Health · Colorado Springs, Colorado

$26-$33/hr
#2

Virtual Behavioral Health Technician

Guidelight Health · Remote - Nationwide

$28-$33/hr
#3

Behavioral Health Technician at Hill (83693)

$26.91-$28.58/hr
#4

Behavioral Health Technician (83534)

$26.91-$28.58/hr
+ 25 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 5.1
Better work-life than 70% of Behavioral Health listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,240 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes weekends

Living in Modesto

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$436k
Typical market rent
$2,021/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.1
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Modesto, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Tenet Healthcare

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Generous paid time off
Career development and continuing education opportunities
Health savings accounts
Healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance program
Employee discount program