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Lifepoint Health

Behavioral Health Technician

Richmond, TX · On-site

$13.50 - $16.75/hr

As a Behavioral Health Technicianjoining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to ... Associate degree preferred. * CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days ...

Lifepoint Health

Behavioral Health Technician

Richmond, TX · On-site

$13.50 - $16.75/hr

As a Behavioral Health Technician joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to ... Associate degree preferred. * CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days ...

Angelscarehospice

Behavioral Health RN

Liberty, TX · On-site

$65 - $85/hr

# Behavioral Health RN2345 N Main St, Liberty, TX 77575January 20, 2026### **Behavioral Health ... Qualifications:*** **Graduate of an accredited diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of ...

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As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for behavioral health associate in Houston, TX is $24.08, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.22 and $29.76 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a behavioral health associate?

Behavioral Health Associates are professionals who support individuals experiencing mental health or substance use challenges. They typically work in hospitals, residential treatment centers, or outpatient facilities, helping patients with daily activities, monitoring their well-being, and assisting with therapeutic interventions under the supervision of licensed clinicians. Their role is crucial in creating a safe and supportive environment, encouraging patients’ participation in treatment, and communicating observations to the healthcare team. Behavioral Health Associates may also help with crisis intervention and de-escalation, ensuring that patients receive compassionate and effective care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a behavioral health associate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Behavioral Health Associate, you need a background in psychology or a related field, knowledge of mental health disorders, and often a relevant certification such as Certified Behavioral Health Technician (CBHT). Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR), crisis intervention techniques, and de-escalation tools is typically required. Compassion, patience, and strong interpersonal communication skills help you effectively support patients and collaborate with healthcare teams. These skills ensure the safety, well-being, and recovery of patients in behavioral health settings.

What are some common challenges behavioral health associates face during their shifts, and how can they effectively manage them?

Behavioral Health Associates often encounter challenging situations such as managing patients in crisis, de-escalating tense interactions, and maintaining safety in a dynamic environment. It is vital to stay calm under pressure, use therapeutic communication techniques, and follow established protocols to ensure both patient and staff safety. Regular team debriefings, ongoing training, and support from colleagues and supervisors also help associates process difficult experiences and maintain their own well-being.

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Infographic showing various Behavioral Health Associate job openings in Houston, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,091 per year, or $24.1 per hour.

Behavioral Health Technician

Lifepoint Health

Richmond, TX • On-site

$13.50 - $16.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 2 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

LifePoint Health rating

5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

Based on 273 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

765th of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description


Your experience matters
Westpark Springs is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Behavioral Health Technicianjoining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More about our team
Our philosophy is built on a psychosocial model of care to decrease suicide rates, decrease addiction-related deaths, reverse the decline in life expectancy, and improve productivity in the communities we serve. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling so you can focus on what really matters-providing quality patient care. Join our team in Richmond, Texas, to build a career that touches lives.
How you'll contribute
A Behavioral Health Technicianwho excels in this role performs a variety of duties to support nursing administration.
  • Reviews staffing needs daily, calculating staffing requirements based on flexible staffing patterns and patient acuity and maintains record of reports.
  • Supervises Patient Sitters.
  • Reviews staffing levels to actively resolve staffing shortages using flexible staffing plan as guidelines for staffing requirements.
  • In timely manner, informs appropriate Director when staffing issues are anticipated and/or occur.
  • Determines, coordinates and supervises staffing assignments for patient sitters.
    Provides recruitment, direction, orientation, training, coaching, and mentoring to Patient Sitters.
  • Performs or assists with performance evaluations and disciplinary actions.
  • Assesses and ensures quality of services delivered and facilitates staff development programs.
  • Ensures staff compliance with departmental and organizational policies, procedures, and protocols.
  • Composes, types, and transcribes correspondence, forms, reports, presentation materials and other written communications.
  • Receives, screens, and routes visitors and telephone calls. Responds to, escalates, and follows up on inquiries and problems as appropriate.
  • Schedules/coordinates meetings, conferences, special events, and appointments.
  • Maintains assigned calendar(s).
  • Maintains files and office equipment.
  • Orders and stocks supplies.
  • Additional duties as assigned and needed.

What we're looking for
  • Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
  • Education: Required: High school diploma or equivalent; Associate degree preferred.
  • CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days of employment prior to any patient contact

Schedule: 3x12, days (7a-7p) and 3x12, nights (7p-7a)
Why join us
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do.
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
  • Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
  • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

More about Westpark Springs
Westpark Springs is a behavioral health hospital located in Richmond, Texas. We provide evidence-based inpatient and outpatient programming for those facing mental health and addiction challenges. We treat adolescents ages 12+ and adults ages 18+.
Programs include inpatient mental health and addiction treatment, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) ®. And we are affiliated with The Jason Foundation.
EEOC Statement
Westpark Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Westpark Springs is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

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Lifepoint Health serves patients, clinicians, communities and partners across the healthcare continuum. Our diversified healthcare delivery network extends from coast to coast, consisting of community hospitals, rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and additional sites of care.

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Health care and social assistance

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10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Brentwood, TN, US

Year founded

1999

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