Behavioral Health Tech (BHT) Evening Shift
- Evenings
- Driver's license
How this pay compares
This posting states $17–$19 an hour. Open behavioral health technician jobs in New Jersey post a median of $21.46 an hour, the middle half $21.46–$25, across 33 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Behavioral health technicians employed in New Jersey earn a median of $25.98 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals as a passionate and committed Behavioral Health Technician (BHT), where you will have the opportunity to positively impact lives and guide clients on their journey to wellness. As a BHT, you will play a crucial role in maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for clients, while also promoting a sense of community and belonging.
Job Duties Include
- Understands and maintains confidentiality of patient information and records.
- Documents patient information.
- Ensures patients attend scheduled activities.
- Provides appropriate help during emergency situations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Builds positive relationships with staff.
- Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility to changes in the work environment.
- Follows Infection Control Guidelines at all times.
- Provides a safe, therapeutic environment for staff and clients.
- Provides a daily report to management.
- Facilitates client’s rules and responsibilities. Reports noncompliance to management.
- Collects urine samples from clients
- Transports clients as necessary
Requirements
- Must be able to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and flexible hours
- Must have an acceptable Driving History
- At least one year of experience in a mental/behavioral health setting.
- An understanding of the 12 step recovery process
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Experience
- Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
From Recreate Behavioral Health's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Recreate Behavioral Health
Recreate Behavioral Health hires mental health staff, front-office staff and advanced practice providers in Ohio, New Jersey, Florida and New York.
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