Behavioral Health Tech
Listed compensation
$20-$22/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
SeaView Community Services is seeking a dependable and compassionate Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to support adults receiving services in our Adult Mental Health Residential Program.
The BHT provides direct support, supervision, skill-building, and encouragement to residents as they work toward greater stability, independence, and recovery. SeaView’s Adult Mental Health Residential Facility is a small, 7-bed program located in a peaceful wooded setting above the lagoon in Seward.
The home-like environment provides adults experiencing mental health challenges with a safe, structured, and supportive place to build stability, strengthen daily living skills, and work toward greater independence.
Staff provide 24-hour support in a setting that emphasizes recovery, wellness, community connection, and individualized care.
Essential Duties
- Provide direct supervision and support to residents in a safe, structured environment.
- Assist residents with daily living skills, routines, community activities, and treatment goals.
- Build professional, supportive relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
- Observe and report changes in resident behavior, functioning, or safety concerns.
- Support residents during periods of emotional distress using trauma-informed and de-escalation approaches.
- Assist with transportation, activities, and medication-related processes as assigned and trained.
- Complete accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and therapeutic residential environment.
- Participate in staff meetings, training, and supervision.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Why Seaview?
SeaView Community Services has served Seward and surrounding communities since 1972. We offer meaningful work, professional development, and opportunities to build a career in behavioral health while making a direct difference in the lives of the people we serve.
SCHEDULE: Residential services operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Positions may include day, evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Temporary Housing
Temporary Housing is available for this role. Please inquire within interview.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to work effectively with adults experiencing behavioral health challenges.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations.
- Ability to complete required documentation and use basic computer systems.
- Ability to successfully complete required background checks and training.
- Valid driver's license and ability to meet SeaView driving requirements.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct support, supervision, and skill-building to residents in a mental health residential program. They are responsible for documenting resident progress, assisting with daily living activities, and maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment.
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 55% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Alaska is 102.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$44k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $43k in an average-cost state. 58.9% of Alaska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Alaska has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$44k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$3k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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