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Behavioral Health Technician

  • McLean Hospital
  • Belmont, MA
  • 5x8 hrs, Nights

$30/hour

Nights
5x8
Above Average Pay
Posted 8 days ago
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Float Behavioral Health Technician

  • McLean Hospital
  • Belmont, MA
  • 5x8 hrs

$30/hour

5x8
Above Average Pay
Posted 8 days ago
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Behavioral Health Technician

  • Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
  • Dover, NH
  • 5x8 hrs, Days

$30/hour

Days
5x8
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Behavioral Health Technician

  • McLean Hospital(MCL)
  • Middleborough, MA
  • 5x8 hrs

$30/hour

5x8
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Behavioral Health Technician

  • McLean Hospital
  • Belmont, MA
  • 4x8 hrs, Nights

$30/hour

Nights
4x8
Above Average Pay
Posted 8 days ago
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Behavioral Health Technician

  • McLean Hospital
  • Belmont, MA
  • 4x8 hrs

$30/hour

4x8
Above Average Pay
Posted 9 days ago
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Behavioral Health Technician

  • McLean Hospital(MCL)
  • Middleborough, MA
  • 4x8 hrs

$30/hour

4x8
Above Average Pay
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Behavioral Health Technician

  • Soar Autism Center
  • Phoenix, AZ

$50K-60K/year

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Behavioral Health Technician

  • Soar Autism Center
  • Phoenix, AZ

$20-26/hour

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Behavioral Health Technician

  • Soar Autism Center
  • Phoenix, AZ

$20-26/hour

Posted 12 days ago
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Behavioral Health Technician

  • Soar Autism Center
  • Gilbert, AZ

$20-26/hour

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Behavioral Health Technician

  • Soar Autism Center
  • Highlands Ranch, CO

$20-26/hour

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Behavioral Health Technician

  • Soar Autism Center
  • Centennial, CO

$20-26/hour

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Behavioral Health Technician

  • Soar Autism Center
  • Westminster, CO

$20-26/hour

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Behavioral Health Technician

  • Soar Autism Center
  • Greenwood Village, CO

$20-26/hour

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Behavioral Health Technician

  • Soar Autism Center
  • Phoenix, AZ

$20-26/hour

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Behavioral Health Technician

  • Soar Autism Center
  • Littleton, CO

$20-26/hour

Posted 7 days ago
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Behavioral Health Technician

  • Soar Autism Center
  • Phoenix, AZ

$20-26/hour

Posted 12 days ago
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Behavioral Health Technician

  • Soar Autism Center
  • Englewood, CO

$20-26/hour

Posted 7 days ago
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Behavioral Health Technician

  • Soar Autism Center
  • Tempe, AZ

$20-26/hour

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Behavioral Health Tech Jobs Salary Insights

Average Behavioral Health Tech Salary

$25.02/hour

The average salary for a Behavioral Health Tech is $25.02 per hour. This is 64% lower than the practicing US average of $41.00.

Last updated on November 16, 2024. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Behavioral Health Tech Jobs FAQs

Where can I learn more about working as a Behavioral Health Tech?

Take a look at Vivian's Behavioral Health Tech Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.

What is a Behavioral Health Tech?

Behavioral health techs are allied health professionals who specialize in assisting doctors, nurses, and other mental health providers in the treatment of patients with various behavioral disorders, mental illness, or developmental disabilities. BHTs, sometimes called mental health technicians or psychiatric technicians, work directly with patients to implement a prescribed treatment plan and practice under direct or indirect supervision. Behavioral health is a challenging yet rewarding career choice and employment of BHTs is expected to grow 13% between 2019 and 2029.

Which certifications are best for Behavioral Health Techs?

Some healthcare employers may prefer behavioral health tech job candidates with Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) or Nationally Certified Psychiatric Technicians (NCPT-AAPT), and some may even require specific professional certifications.

How does having a Nationally Certified Psychiatric Technicians (NCPT-AAPT) increase my value as a Behavioral Health tech job candidate?

Having a Nationally Certified Psychiatric Technicians (NCPT-AAPT) validates your knowledge and skills as a behavioral health tech and your dedication to continuing your education in your chosen field. All of which makes you a more desirable job candidate to healthcare employers.

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