PRN Behavioral Health Technician

4 days ago
Washington$22.32 - $25.58/hrPer Diem / PRNBehavioral Health

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Job Description

About the Role

Join ERC Pathlight as a PRN Behavioral Health Technician – $22.32-$25.58/hr in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • must haves: High school diploma or GED (required) Valid driver’s license with safe driving record (this requirement is only for locations that have company vehicles or locations that drive on behalf of the company) 6 months of direct patient care experience (preferred) Mental Health/Psych Tech, CNA (preferred) BHT II must haves: High school diploma or GED (required) New hires: 1 year of direct patient care experience (required) Valid driver’s license with safe driving record (this requirement is only for locations that have company vehicles or locations that drive on behalf of the company) Mental Health/Psych Tech, CNA (preferred) Minimum of 1 year of ERC milieu experience (required, for internal teammates only) The compensation range for this position is based upon candidate experience and market expectations.
  • provide bathroom and mealtime support as well as contribute to the implementation of therapeutic programming.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $22.32 - $25.58/hr

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join ERC Pathlight as a PRN Behavioral Health Technician – $22.32-$25.58/hr.

Key Skills

Patient supervisionMilieu managementDe-escalationCoping skills implementationVital signs monitoringMeal supportDocumentationPatient transportationSafety checksActivities of daily living support
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Position Insights

Behavioral Health — Physician Career Context

This Behavioral Health position at ERC Pathlight 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.

Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: $22.32 - $25.58/hr.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $26 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Washington.

Washington 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.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient supervision, Milieu management, De-escalation, Coping skills implementation, Vital signs monitoring, Meal support, Documentation, Patient transportation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct patient care, supervision, and support within an inpatient or residential setting. Responsibilities include maintaining program structure, conducting safety checks, assisting with daily living activities, and documenting patient observations.

Benefits package: Tuition reimbursement, Parental Leave, Retirement benefits. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About ERC Pathlight

Mental Health Care
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Benefits & Perks

Tuition reimbursement
Parental Leave
Retirement benefits

Job Details

Employment Type

Per Diem

Posted

4d ago