Behavioral Health Technician - Night Shift
Listed compensation
$15-$21/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join Centerstone as a Behavioral Health Technician – Night Shift, $15-$21/hr in Bradenton, Florida, United States. Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $15.00 - $21.00/hr.
- Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- 403b retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and ten paid holidays
- AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
- Employee Resource Groups
- Continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Night or evening shifts may be required.
Apply to join Centerstone as a Behavioral Health Technician – Night Shift, $15-$21/hr.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct care, supervision, and support to clients, including monitoring vital signs and conducting safety checks. They also assist in mediating agitated clients and documenting patient information in accordance with facility protocols.
Requirements
A high school diploma or equivalent is required for this position. One year of experience in a mental health or addictions facility is preferred, along with BLS, CNA, or CPR certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 33% require no weekends.
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$37k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $36k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$37k midpoint, that is roughly $1k–$3k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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