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Henry Ford Health
Detroit, Michigan

Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health TechFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Company Description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world.

We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail.

With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations.

Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

  • Technician-Behavioral Health - Henry Ford Health
  • Job Title
  • Technician-Behavioral Health

About the Department

Join our dedicated team at the Moross Road campus, where we proudly serve Detroit's east side and the Grosse Pointes. As a community anchor, our location offers a unique blend of neighborhood charm, with nearby lakefront parks and historic architecture.

Situated along the Detroit River corridor, our campus provides an easy commute and is close to some of the city's most vibrant neighborhoods. Be part of a team that is deeply rooted in the community, delivering compassionate care to those who need it most.

Role Overview

As a Technician-Behavioral Health, you will provide direct behavioral health patient care, supporting individuals in their journey toward wellness. Your role is crucial in assisting patients with daily activities, delivering therapeutic interventions, and fostering a supportive environment. By establishing therapeutic relationships and closely monitoring patient progress, you will play a vital role in improving patient outcomes and enhancing their quality of life.

Why Henry Ford Health

At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do

  • Assist patients with performing activities of daily living.
  • Provide or assist with direct patient care, diagnostic procedures, and therapeutic interventions.
  • Observe and record patient behavior and activities, reporting any changes in condition and suggesting modifications to the treatment plan.
  • Establish a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients.

What We Offer

At Henry Ford Health, we foster an environment of continuous learning and professional growth. You will collaborate with a diverse team of dedicated professionals, all united by a mission to provide exceptional care. Join us to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in a supportive and innovative setting.

Join Our Team

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of a team that is transforming healthcare.

Qualifications

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certification specializing in Crisis Prevention preferred.
  • Nurse Aide credentialed from the Michigan Nurse Aide Registry preferred.

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct patient care, assists with daily living activities, and delivers therapeutic interventions. They are responsible for observing and recording patient behavior while establishing therapeutic relationships to support wellness goals.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient monitoringDocumentationCommunication

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Behavioral Health by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedBehavioral Health median $42k (middle half $41k–$42k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingMichigan index 96.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Behavioral Health listings in Michigan33 active1,228 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 74% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 4% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 12% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Behavioral Health listings861 in the last 30 days503 the 30 days before (+71%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Behavioral Health pay trend−1.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Behavioral Health Tech Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs
12
<$45k
10
$45k-55k
2
$55k-65k
1
$72k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs
401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
24%
Sign-on bonus
10%
PSLF eligible
10%
Loan repayment
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Behavioral Health Technician - Float Pool

Essentia Health · Duluth, Minnesota

$23.28-$34.63/hr
#2

Behavioral Health Technician

Centurion Health · Taylorville, Illinois

$26.91-$28.58/hr
#3

Therapeutic Recreation Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

$23-$27/hr
#4

Behavioral Health Technician

$16-$25/hr
+ 32 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Below most Behavioral Health listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,195 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Detroit

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$79k
Typical market rent
$1,328/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.