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Weatherford, Texas

Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health TechIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$16/hour

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT) to join our youth crisis facility, where we provide critical support and care for young individuals facing mental health and behavioral challenges. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of youth during their most vulnerable moments, working within a supportive and collaborative environment committed to growth and recovery.

Full-time Shift Available

  • Dayshift - 7am to 7pm (12hr rotating shift)
  • Below are a few job duties to expect as a Behavioral Health Tech:
  • Monitor and supervise youth in a crisis setting to ensure safety and well-being

Cook and serve meals. Follow the facility menu as posted.

  • Responsible for completing items listed on the facility Chore Sheet as directed by the administrator.
  • Responsible for assuring all residents are treated with dignity and respect.
  • Daily chart documentation
  • Maintain a safe, clean and structured environment
  • Follow facility policies, procedures, and confidentially standards at all time.
  • Be familiar with The Wood Group’s policy and procedures to include employee handbook.

What Our Company Offers

  • Healthcare
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Vacation/PTO

Paid Training

Providing behavioral health services to the Mental Health Community of Texas since 1980. Our behavioral health services have been designed to meet the needs of individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. We have worked hard to develop partnerships with local Community Centers and other agencies to provide quality services.

The Wood Group staff is trained to provide caring and compassionate services to the clients involved in our programs. We work as a team with the Community Centers or other agencies to provide services to clients so they can return to productive daily living in their community. All The Wood Group subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.

The Wood Group subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Must be 21 years of age
  • Additional training in mental health or behavioral support preferred
  • Prior experience working with youth or in a mental health setting is advantageous
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to remain calm and composed in high-pressure situations
  • Empathy, patience, and a genuine desire to help others
  • Basic knowledge of crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques
  • Able to work every other weekend is required

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Technician monitors and supervises youth in a crisis setting to ensure safety and well-being. They are also responsible for daily chart documentation, meal preparation, and maintaining a clean, structured environment.

Key Skills

Safety monitoringInterpersonal skillsPatient careConflict resolution

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 65% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Behavioral Health by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$33kBehavioral Health median $40k (middle half $35k–$40k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$34k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Behavioral Health listings in Texas63 active1,228 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 65% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 4% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 12% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Behavioral Health listings861 in the last 30 days503 the 30 days before (+71%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Behavioral Health pay trend−1.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$33k midpoint, that is roughly $1k–$2k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Behavioral Health Tech Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

21 jobs · 19 employers
3
$40k
5
$40k-45k
8
$45k-50k
2
$52k
3
$55k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

14 jobs
401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
36%
Sign-on bonus
14%
PSLF eligible
14%
Loan repayment
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Behavioral Health Technician - Float Pool

Essentia Health · Duluth, Minnesota

$23.28-$34.63/hr
#2

Behavioral Health Technician

Centurion Health · Taylorville, Illinois

$26.91-$28.58/hr
#3

Therapeutic Recreation Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

$23-$27/hr
#4

Behavioral Health Technician

$16-$25/hr
+ 19 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Below most Behavioral Health listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,195 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends
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About Confidential Employer

Mental Health Care
Wichita Falls, Texas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Healthcare
Dental
Vision
Vacation/PTO
Paid Training

Living in Weatherford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$356k
Typical market rent
$1,519/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.