Behavioral Health Technician
The Wood Group·Austin, Texas
The Wood Group·Austin, Texas
Provide compassionate support and supervision to residents with behavioral health challenges to ensure their safety and well-being. Duties include administering medications, documenting daily charts, and managing facility chores and meal service.
Description We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Behavioral Health Technician to join our mental health care team. In this vital role, you will support individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges, helping them achieve stability and improved well-being through compassionate care and structured support. If you are committed to making a positive impact in people's lives and possess a strong sense of empathy, we encourage you to apply.
Overnight shift - 7pm to 7am -(12hr rotating schedule)
Healthcare Dental Vision Retirement ( 4% matching) Vacation/PTO Paid Training Providing behavioral health services to the Mental Health Community of Texas since 1980. Our behavioral health services have been designed to meet the needs of individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. We have worked hard to develop partnerships with local Community Centers and other agencies to provide quality services.
The Wood Group staff is trained to provide caring and compassionate services to the clients involved in our programs. We work as a team with the Community Centers or other agencies to provide services to clients so they can return to productive daily living in their community. All The Wood Group subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.
The Wood Group subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
High school diploma or equivalent; additional certification in behavioral health or related field preferred Prior experience in mental health, behavioral health, or social services is advantageous Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to remain calm and composed in high-pressure situations Empathy, patience, and a genuine desire to help others Knowledge of behavioral health practices, safety protocols, and crisis intervention techniques Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care
Market context
In Texas, Behavioral Health Technician roles are commonly tied to ongoing needs in mental health and youth care settings, where employers often look for dependable staff who can work every other weekend and meet age and education requirements. These positions can be competitive because prior experience with behavioral health or youth populations, schedule flexibility, and comfort with structured support work often matter as much as the hourly rate. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm any preferred experience and weekend expectations before applying.