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Huntsville, Alabama

PRN Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health TechPRN

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Job Description

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Huntsville, AL 35802Position Type: PRN (As Needed)Education Level: High School DiplomaTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: AnyJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesJob Description: Our Behavioral Health Tech position is a great entry-level role for anyone over 18, with a high school diploma and interested in working in the Human Services field.

In this position, employees interact with clients experiencing mental health emergencies, support our therapeutic team and learn documentation and other state standards followed by the Department of Mental Health.

Those hired in this role will work as needed and will be required to report to two (2) shifts per month to maintain employment. What you'll be doing: Provide consistent instruction, guidance, encouragement, and reinforcement to the clients that are committed to WellStone Emergency Services.

Regularly implements basic living skills training objectives and documents resident’s progress in a timely manner in the Electronic Health Record. Helps to coordinate activities, conduct group therapy, document client’s progress, and maintain electronic documentation in timely manner.

Work closely with WES Treatment Team. Regularly completes documentation of staff notes, incident reports, injury reports, shift observations, and other reports in a timely and accurate manner May be required to lift approximately 50 lbs. and push/pull or transport client and equipment.

Ensure clients comply with rules, maintain a clean and safe environment including the performance of housekeeping, assist clients where necessary. Demonstrates and practices good safety skills, including fire drills, emergency procedures, and back safety techniques.

Promotes a positive work environment, including positive relationships with supervisors, clients, and their families and/or co-workers. Administration of medication was supervised and documented. Attends staff meetings, in-service meetings, and trainings as required and remains current on all training/certifications.

Works as scheduled, correctly completes and submits timesheet and leave requests in a timely manner. Reports any facility or maintenance issues in a timely fashion and assists in the maintenance/housekeeping of the facility and equipment.

Performs verbal and, at times, physical de-escalation techniques as required, in addition to crisis interventions. Report to work on time, willing to remain on shift if not relieved, coordinate coverage with other Behavioral Health Technicians for dates unable to report to work, either annual or sick leave requests.

May have to be an escort/guardian for clients who are sent to the Hospital for evaluation. Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

What we're looking for: High School Diploma or GED Familiar with Microsoft Office and basic computer skills Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills Excellent 5-year Driving Record (must have valid driver’s license) Certified in (or ability to obtain) CPR Medication Assistant Certification (MAC 1) Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) We are compassionate towards those impacted by behavioral health disorders.

We are dedicated to one another through collaboration and teamwork. We are optimistic problem-solvers who do what it takes to get the job done.

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct support, guidance, and instruction to clients experiencing mental health emergencies while maintaining a safe and clean environment. Document client progress in electronic health records and assist the treatment team with group therapy and crisis interventions.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and have a valid driver's license with an excellent driving record. Applicants should be capable of obtaining CPR, Medication Assistant, and Crisis Prevention Intervention certifications.

Key Skills

Behavioral health supportCrisis interventionGroup therapy facilitationMedication administrationSafety procedures

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% have no call, 36% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
41%
Loan repayment
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 50% of Behavioral Health listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,225 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Huntsville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$272k
Typical market rent
$1,330/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.1
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Huntsville, AL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Wellstone

Mental Health Care
Huntsville, Alabama
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Entry-level role
Training provided