Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health TechIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 58m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Beacon Behavioral Support Services as a Behavioral Health Technician – Residential Treatment in Crowley, Texas, United States.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Night or evening shifts may be required.

Apply to join Beacon Behavioral Support Services as a Behavioral Health Technician – Residential Treatment.

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Technician supports the daily care, safety, and supervision of clients within a residential treatment environment. This role involves maintaining a structured milieu, documenting client behavior, and collaborating with clinical teams to ensure coordinated care.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required, with a bachelor's degree in a related field preferred. Candidates should have prior experience in behavioral health or a similar care environment and the ability to maintain professional boundaries.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Behavioral health supportClient supervisionDe-escalationCrisis preventionDocumentationTrauma-informed careSafety protocolsMilieu managementCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingConfidentialityBehavior management

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% have no call, 26% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Behavioral Health Tech roles.

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Annual compensation range

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Sign-on bonus
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PSLF eligible
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

  • Includes weekends
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About Beacon Behavioral Support Services

Mental Health Care
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
51-200 employees