Pays $21.75-$33/hr — Behavioral Health Tech market median is ~$42k (719 jobs)
Behavioral Health Technician II | Adolescent Unit
About the Role
Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends. Adolescent behavioral health unit. $21.75-$33/hr, $3K bonus. Sioux Falls, SD.
Join Avera Health as a Behavioral Health Technician II – Adolescent Unit, $3K Bonus in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States. Location: Avera Behavioral Health Center-Sioux Falls Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (United States of America) Pay Range: The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $21.75 - $33.00/hr.
- $3,000 Sign-On Bonus
- PTO available day 1 for eligible hires
- Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
- Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
- Self-scheduling program
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join Avera Health as a Behavioral Health Technician II – Adolescent Unit, $3K Bonus.
Key Responsibilities
Provides physical and psychological care to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse while participating in inter-disciplinary treatment planning. Monitors patient behavior, implements safety precautions, and assists with activities of daily living to ensure a therapeutic environment.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in a human services or medical field, or an Associate's degree in Behavioral Health. Candidates must possess effective communication skills and the ability to perform essential job functions in a clinical setting.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% have no call, 30% require no weekends.
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for South Dakota is 88.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$57k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $64k in an average-cost state. 58.2% of South Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$57k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 2.8/10 on work-life balance for Behavioral Health Tech roles.
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