Behavioral Health Tech Jobs
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Behavioral Health Technician
- DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital
- Detroit, MI
- 5x8 hrs, Nights
$20+/hour
Behavioral Health Technician
- ABS Kids
- Gastonia, NC
- Days
$19-24/hour
Behavioral Health Technician
- ABS Kids
- Concord, NC
- Days
$19-24/hour
Behavioral Health Technician
- ABS Kids
- Gallatin, TN
- Days
$19-24/hour
Behavioral Health Technician
- ABS Kids
- Greensboro, NC
- Days
$19-24/hour
Behavioral Health Technician
- ABS Kids
- Kernersville, NC
- Days
$19-24/hour
Behavioral Health Technician
- ABS Kids
- Concord, NC
- Days
$19-24/hour
Behavioral Health Technician
- ABS Kids
- Holly Springs, NC
- Days
$19-24/hour
Behavioral Health Technician
- ABS Kids
- Hendersonville, TN
- Days
$19-24/hour
Behavioral Health Technician
- ABS Kids
- Charlotte, NC
- Days
$19-24/hour
Behavioral Health Technician
- ABS Kids
- Charlotte, NC
- Days
$19-24/hour
Behavioral Health Technician
- ABS Kids
- Winston-Salem, NC
- Days
$19-24/hour
Behavioral Health Technician
- ABS Kids
- Charlotte, NC
- Days
$19-24/hour
Behavioral Health Technician
- ABS Kids
- Charlotte, NC
- Days
$19-24/hour
Behavioral Health Technician
- ABS Kids
- Greensboro, NC
- Days
$19-24/hour
Behavioral Health Technician
- ABS Kids
- Columbia, SC
- Days
$20-21/hour
Behavioral Health Technician
- ABS Kids
- Columbia, SC
- Days
$20-21/hour
Behavioral Health Technician
- ABS Kids
- Fort Mill, SC
- Days
$20-21/hour
Behavioral Health Technician
- ABS Kids
- Rock Hill, SC
- Days
$20-21/hour
Behavioral Health Technician
- ABS Kids
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Days
$19-21/hour
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Average Behavioral Health Tech Salary
$21.40/hour
The average salary for a Behavioral Health Tech is $21.40 per hour. This is 83% lower than the practicing US average of $39.17.
Last updated on March 7, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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?
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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