Behavioral Health Technician
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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Behavioral Health median $42k (middle half $41k–$42k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Michigan index 96.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Behavioral Health listings in Michigan | 33 active | 1,228 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 74% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US 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 listings | 861 in the last 30 days | 503 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 |
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