Lead Behavioral Health Technician (Lead BHT) FT Evenings

Mental Health Treatment Centers Of America

4 days ago

Altoona, Florida$18 - $20/hrFull TimePsychiatry

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Mental Health Treatment Centers Of America, LLC as a Lead Behavioral Health Tech – Evenings in United States. We are Harmony Hills Behavioral Health (HHBH), a longstanding residential treatment facility serving adults with primary mental health disorders, in central Florida. We are in Altoona, FL, less than one hour North of Orlando.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Behavioral Health Technician (Lead BHT) to join our team! Schedule: * Lead BHT - 3p - 11p Thursday -.

Requirements

Minimum of (2) years of experience as a BHT in a behavioral or mental health environment.

Minimum 1 year experience as a Lead BHT is required.

Able to work the schedule as above noted for each role.

Behavioral Health experience required; background in home health, ER acute care and residential treatment preferred.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $18 - $20/hr

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Night or evening shifts may be required.

Apply to join Mental Health Treatment Centers Of America, LLC as a Lead Behavioral Health Tech – Evenings.

Key Skills

Behavioral healthMental healthResidential treatmentPsychiatryDual diagnosisLeadershipPatient careCompliance trainingCrisis interventionDocumentationTeam supervision

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Lead Behavioral Health Technician (Lead BHT) FT Evenings at Mental Health Treatment Centers Of America a 2.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Psychiatry physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Mental Health Treatment Centers Of America 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.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: $18 - $20/hr.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $20 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Altoona, Florida.

Florida 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: Behavioral health, Mental health, Residential treatment, Psychiatry, Dual diagnosis, Leadership, Patient care, Compliance training. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Lead Behavioral Health Technician will oversee daily operations and provide direct care to adults in a residential mental health facility. This role involves leading the team during evening shifts to ensure high-quality, evidence-based treatment and patient safety.

Benefits package: Comprehensive Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability, Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance, HSA and FSA Accounts, Worksite Benefits, Legal Plan. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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