Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) | Behavioral Health

1 month ago
United Statesup to $10,000Part TimeGeneral Medicine

Job Description

About the Role

Join Avera Health as a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) | Behavioral Health in United States. Location: Avera Marshall Hospital Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Night Shift (United States of America) Pay Range: The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.

Requirements

  • The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
  • These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Benefits & Compensation

  • time and full
  • on training and mentorship Avera is an

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • Night or evening shifts may be required.

Apply to join Avera Health as a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) | Behavioral Health.

Key Skills

Direct Patient CareInterdepartmental CommunicationPsychological CareBehavioral ManagementSuicide Precaution ImplementationVital Signs MonitoringSpecimen CollectionEMR DocumentationPatient Behavior AssessmentMedication MonitoringTeam CollaborationPatient SafetyCrisis InterventionActivities of Daily Living Assistance
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) | Behavioral Health at Avera Health a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all General Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

This General Medicine position at Avera Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

Avera Health lists compensation for this physician position at $41k to $62k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Direct Patient Care, Interdepartmental Communication, Psychological Care, Behavioral Management, Suicide Precaution Implementation, Vital Signs Monitoring, Specimen Collection, EMR Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: This role involves serving as a liaison between nurses, counselors, and patients while providing direct physical and psychological care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Key duties include participating in treatment team meetings, implementing precautions, assessing patient changes, and a...

Benefits package: Paid Time Off, Student Loan Repayment, Retirement Matching. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Avera Health

Non-profit Organizations
South Dakota
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Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Student Loan Repayment
Retirement Matching
2.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Job Details

Employment Type

Part Time

Posted

1mo ago

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