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Psych Tech/Recovery Advocate - Evening/Overnight Shift

Santa Maria Hostel$14–$18/hrHouston, TXFull TimePosted 7mo ago
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This posting states $14–$18 an hour. Open behavioral health technician jobs in Texas post a median of $22 an hour, the middle half $17.51–$22, across 18 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Behavioral health technicians employed in Texas earn a median of $19.22 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

Description of the role

The role of a Psych Tech/Recovery Advocate Level 1 and 2 - Overnight Shift at Santa Maria Hostel involves providing support and care to individuals seeking recovery from addiction and mental health issues. You will be responsible for assisting clients in their recovery journey and ensuring a safe and supportive environment. No smoking workplace.

Available shifts: 2pm-10pm, 10pm-6am.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct support and assistance to clients in their recovery process
  • Monitor and document client progress and behavior
  • Facilitate group therapy sessions
  • Assist in crisis intervention when necessary

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Experience working in a behavioral health setting
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work overnight shifts

Benefits

Compensation: $14 - $18 per hour

Location: Houston, Texas

About the Company

Santa Maria Hostel is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing recovery services to individuals struggling with addiction and mental health challenges. We are committed to creating a compassionate and empowering environment for our clients to achieve lasting change.

Santa Maria Hostel is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Santa Maria Hostel provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

From Santa Maria Hostel's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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