Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Per Diem
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Banyan Treatment Centers as a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Per Diem in United States. EXCITING OPPORTUNITY WITH BANYAN TREATMENT CENTERS! We’re seeking a compassionate and dedicated Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to provide essential peer and operational support to our patients during their recovery journey.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide continuous patient supervision and conduct scheduled safety checks to ensure patient and facility safety.
- Monitor patient behavior and environmental conditions, document observations, and promptly report concerns, incidents, or changes to clinical or medical staff.
- Respond to crisis situations using approved de
- escalation techniques and follow emergency protocols as trained.
Requirements
- Support daily facility operations, including maintaining cleanliness, safety, and appropriate use of supplies. QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma/equivalent or higher.
- Minimum age of 21 and ability to meet company motor vehicle insurance requirements; valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required when driving is assigned.
- Experience in behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, and/or mental health settings strongly preferred.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $18/hr
Work Schedule
- per-diem schedule.
- Night or evening shifts may be required.
Apply to join Banyan Treatment Centers as a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Per Diem.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Per Diem at Banyan Treatment Centers a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all General Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
General Medicine — Physician Career Context
This General Medicine position at Banyan Treatment Centers 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
This position also offers production-based compensation: $18 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient Supervision, Safety Checks, De-escalation Techniques, Vital Signs Monitoring, Drug Screening, Medication Supervision, Behavioral Observation, Emotional Support. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Technician provides continuous patient supervision, conducts safety checks, monitors behavior, and responds to crises using approved de-escalation techniques. They also assist with admissions, discharges, program support, and daily facility operations.
Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance, Dental Insurance, Whole Life Insurance, Term Life Insurance, Short Term Disability Coverage, Long Term Disability Coverage, 401k With Employer Match. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Part Time
Posted
1mo ago
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