Behavioral Health Technician
Listed compensation
$38k-$40k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Do you have a desire to work in a substance abuse recovery program that integrates wilderness and experiential therapy? Are you passionate about helping young adults through their recovery process as you develop your skills with a thriving company? Red Oak Recovery might be the perfect fit for you!
We provide an enriching program that helps young adults improve their lives. Behavioral Health Technicians teach a wide variety of coping strategies and emotional regulation skills to our clients, empower clients to take responsibility for their actions, promote and encourage clients to make healthy decisions and positively motivate clients by modeling healthy behavior.
Responsibilities
- Work as part of an integrative treatment team implementing compassionate clinical care
- Facilitate therapeutic interventions, process groups, mindfulness sessions and educational groups
- Help clients navigate an interactive schedule which includes education, sports, meditation, yoga and adventure activities
- Lead clients on overnight adventure activities (hiking, camping, canoeing)
- Provide a high level of physical and emotional safety to our clients
Scheduling
- BHT work onsite 7.5 days on and 6.5 days off. They provide direct support for our clients throughout the day and into the evenings.
- Staff are provided with meals during their scheduled shifts as well as staff living quarters for the purpose of leisure time and sleeping arrangements
- BHT remain onsite during their scheduled 7.5-day shift
Education & Experience
- Must be willing to work 7 ½ consecutive days on shift followed by 6 ½ days off
- Must have a high school diploma (or equivalent)
At Bradford Health Services, we are committed to providing exceptional care to our patients while fostering a supportive and rewarding workplace for our employees. We believe that taking care of our team allows them to take better care of others, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being.
- Medical Coverage – Three new BCBSAL medical plans with better rates, improved co-pays, and enhanced prescription benefits.
- Expanded Coverage – Options for domestic partners and a wider network of in-network providers.
- Mental Health Support – Improved access to services and a new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) featuring digital wellness tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) modules and wellness coaching.
- Voluntary Coverages – Pet insurance, home and auto insurance, family legal services, and more.
- Student Loan Repayment – Available for nurses and therapists.
- Retirement Benefits – 401(k) plan through Voya to help employees plan for the future.
- Generous PTO – A robust paid time off policy to support work-life balance.
- Voluntary Benefits for Part-Time Employees – Dental, vision, life, accident insurance, and telehealth options for those working 20 hours or more per week.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent. The role requires the ability to work 7.5 consecutive days on-site followed by 6.5 days off.
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% have no call, 45% require no weekends.
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$39k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $41k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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