Pays $21.75-$33/hr — Behavioral Health Tech market median is ~$43k (716 jobs) · Above average in Behavioral Health Tech roles for work-life (4.8/10, vs 1,438 in this profession)
Behavioral Health Technician II | Behavioral Health | Child Unit
About the Role
Rotating shifts incl. nights/weekends/holidays. Child behavioral health unit. $3K sign-on. Sioux Falls, SD.
Join Avera Health as a Behavioral Health Technician II – Child Unit in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. 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.
- Student Loan Repayment (up to $10,000)
- Sign-on Bonus ($3,000)
- PTO available day 1
- Retirement with up to 5% employer match
- Career Development
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Avera Health in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Key Responsibilities
The role involves providing physical and psychological care to patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, assuming responsibility for individual patient care outcomes. Responsibilities include working with patients individually or in groups, participating in treatment team meetings, implementing precautions, and assisting with daily living activities.
Requirements
Candidates must be able to perform essential job functions, including adequate visual acuity and effective communication skills, and must be able to work the specified rotating shifts. Required education includes a Bachelor's degree in a relevant human services or medical field, or an Associate's degree in Behavioral Health.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Psychology Career Context
Of the 40 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% have no call, 28% require no weekends.
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 4.8/10 on work-life balance for Behavioral Health Tech roles.
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