Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) | Avera Addiction Care Center
Job Description
About the Role
Join Avera Health as a Behavioral Health Technician – Sign-On Bonus in United States. Location: Avera St Luke's Hospital Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Primarily evenings with rotating weekends and holidays (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
- Salary: $19.75 - $33/hr
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Regular position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join Avera Health as a Behavioral Health Technician – Sign-On Bonus.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) | Avera Addiction Care Center at Avera Health a 2.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Addiction Care physician listings evaluated on our platform.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Addiction Care — Physician Career Context
This Addiction Care 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
This position also offers production-based compensation: $33000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in South Dakota.
South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral health, Patient care, Crisis intervention, Suicide precautions, Vital signs monitoring, Electronic medical records, Behavioral management, Interdisciplinary collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Care role.
Core responsibilities: Provides physical and psychological care to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse while participating in inter-disciplinary treatment planning. Monitors patient behavior, implements safety precautions, and assists with activities of daily living and therapeutic group activities.
Benefits package: $1,000 sign-on bonus, Career growth opportunities, PTO available day 1, Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement, Career development with training and mentorship. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Job Details
Employment Type
Regular
Posted
8d ago
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