Behavioral Health Technician
Listed compensation
$16-$20/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)
Making a Difference. Changing Lives. Renaissance Recovery Tennessee.
Second Shift, 3 pm - 11 pm
Why You'll Love This Role
If you're passionate about mental health, addiction recovery, and helping people rebuild their lives, this is more than a job-it's purpose-driven. As a Behavioral Health Technician, you'll be on the front lines of recovery, providing hands-on support in a professional, compassionate treatment environment.
What You'll Do
- Support clients through recovery using observe & report care
- Complete client intakes and documentation in EMR/EHR systems
- Conduct urine drug screens (UA) and BAC testing
- Enforce facility rules while maintaining dignity and respect
- Monitor client behavior and respond calmly to crises
- Communicate daily with clinical leadership
- Help keep the facility organized, safe, and welcoming
What We're Looking For
High School Diploma or GED
- Experience in behavioral health, mental health, or substance abuse treatment (preferred, not required)
- CPR & First Aid certified (or willing to obtain)
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Calm under pressure, dependable, and compassionate
Why Join Renaissance Recovery Tennessee?
Meaningful work that changes lives Supportive leadership and team culture Hands-on clinical experience Professional, structured treatment environment Opportunity to grow in behavioral health and addiction services
Email your resume to HR@RR-TN.com
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Technician provides hands-on support to clients in a treatment environment, including monitoring behavior and responding to crises. They are also responsible for completing intakes, maintaining documentation in EMR/EHR systems, and conducting drug and alcohol testing.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and be CPR/First Aid certified or willing to obtain certification. Experience in behavioral health or substance abuse treatment is preferred but not required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Clinical Psychology Career Context
Of the 40 active Clinical Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 73% have no call, 63% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$37k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $41k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.0 / 10 · above average in behavioral health tech roles | ranked against 1,557 Behavioral Health Tech roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $33k–$42k | Clinical Psychology median $37k (middle half $34k–$40k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$41k in purchasing power | Tennessee index 91.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 73% no call · 63% no weekends40 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 Clinical Psychology listings | 189 in the last 30 days | 106 the 30 days before (+78%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Tennessee 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.
Top Behavioral Health Tech Jobs
24 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
24 jobs · 20 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
14 jobsShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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$16-$25/hrBehavioral Health Tech IV
$22-$25/hrWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 32 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
About Renaissance Recovery - Tennessee
Benefits & Perks
Living in Nashville
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $409k
- Typical market rent
- $1,820/mo
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 96.3
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).
BEA 2024 · Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.