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How much do bht overnight jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for bht overnight in the United States is $17.96, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.62 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are BHT Overnight positions?

BHT Overnight stands for Behavioral Health Technician working the overnight shift. These professionals provide care and supervision to individuals in mental health or substance abuse treatment facilities during nighttime hours. Their responsibilities typically include monitoring clients, ensuring safety, assisting with nightly routines, and responding to emergencies. BHT Overnights play a vital role in maintaining a supportive and secure environment while most clients are sleeping.

What is the difference between Bht Overnight vs Home Health Aide?

AspectBht OvernightHome Health Aide
CertificationsCPR, First Aid, BHT-specific trainingCPR, First Aid, HHA certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentLong overnight shifts in facilities or hospitalsHome-based care, visiting patients at home
Employer & IndustryHospitals, mental health facilitiesHome health agencies, private clients

Both Bht Overnight and Home Health Aide roles require caregiving certifications and involve providing patient care. Bht Overnight typically involves overnight shifts in clinical settings, focusing on mental health or behavioral health support, while Home Health Aides work in patients' homes assisting with daily activities. The choice depends on your preferred work environment and certification credentials.

What are some common challenges faced by BHT Overnight staff and how can they be managed?

BHT Overnight staff often encounter challenges such as managing client crises during nighttime hours, maintaining alertness during long shifts, and balancing the need for vigilance with providing a calm environment. These challenges can be managed through strong communication with daytime staff, effective self-care routines, and ongoing training in crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques. Collaboration with clinical teams and utilizing established protocols also help ensure the safety and well-being of both clients and staff during overnight shifts.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a BHT Overnight, and why are they important?

To thrive as a BHT (Behavioral Health Technician) Overnight, you need a solid understanding of behavioral health principles, crisis intervention techniques, and typically a high school diploma or equivalent, with some employers preferring additional certifications in mental health or substance abuse. Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems, incident reporting tools, and facility safety protocols is often required. Strong observation skills, empathy, and effective communication are crucial for supporting clients and collaborating with clinical teams during overnight shifts. These competencies ensure client safety, accurate documentation, and a stable therapeutic environment during critical overnight hours.
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Infographic showing various Bht Overnight job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 2% As Needed, 2% Full Time, 88% Part Time, 6% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,355 per year, or $18 per hour.
Behavioral Health Technician - Full-Time 8-hour shifts-Overnight

Behavioral Health Technician - Full-Time 8-hour shifts-Overnight

UHS

Highlands Ranch, CO • On-site

$3.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago


Universal Health Services rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 247 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

484th of 870 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Responsibilities

$4,000 Sign-on bonus with commitment! 

Highlands Behavioral Health System is an 86 bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in Littleton, CO. Highlands features individual units for adolescents, adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. If you have a passion for Mental Health Care, Please explore employment options with us!

Website:  Highlands Behavioral Health System (uhsinc.com)

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) manages the immediate milieu of patients, facilitates group therapy, aids with activities of daily living, and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment, under the direction and supervision of the Charge Nurse.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Consistently provides supervision for assigned patients.
  • Facilitate psycho-educational groups.
  • Clearly documents observations of patient behavior.
  • Performs basic housekeeping tasks required to maintain patient living areas.
  • Ensures safety of patient at all times.

Benefit & Reward Highlights:

  • Tuition and Educational Reimbursement Program. 
  • Student Loan Repayment Program. 
  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
  • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off 
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • Discounts on pet insurance, automotive insurance & homeowners insurance
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program 
  • More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:benefits.uhsguest.com

Available Shifts: Day: Overnight: (11pm - 7:30am)

Shift Differential Pay: Weekdays (3pm - 11pm): $3.25, weekdays (11pm - 7am): $5.00; weekends (7am - 3pm): $2.00, weekends (3pm - 11pm): $5.00, weekends (11pm - 7am): $7.00. 

Retention Bonus: This position is eligible for our retention bonus program (eligible after completion of sign-on bonus); current retention bonus for BHTs is $4,000

*Advancement Opportunities & Incentives - BHT Career Ladder Program: A new BHT must be employed for a 6-month period and will then be introduced to the BHT Career Ladder Program. The BHT can achieve advancement in title and compensation by following the BHT Career Ladder process.

$1 added to base rate of pay if bilingual (must pass a language assessment; eligible to take assessment after completing first 30 days) 

Questions or concerns? Contact the Human Resources department at HIGHLANDSBHSHumanResourceContact@uhsinc.com.

Screening of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.


Qualifications

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required;
  • Bachelors degree in human services field preferred. 
  • Two+ (2+) years of education focused on nursing, psychology, social service, medicine or related field or completion of EMT, CNA, Medical Assistant, Security Training program or equivalent preferred. 
  • At least one year relevant experience preferred. 
  • Must maintain a valid driver's license in the applicable state. 

Additional Requirements: CPR certification within 30 days of employment and successful completion of training in Handle with Care.  Certification training may be obtained during new hire orientation.


About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues  during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

EEO Statement 

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS 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.

Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams 

We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information.

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.

If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.

Qualifications:

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required;
  • Bachelors degree in human services field preferred. 
  • Two+ (2+) years of education focused on nursing, psychology, social service, medicine or related field or completion of EMT, CNA, Medical Assistant, Security Training program or equivalent preferred. 
  • At least one year relevant experience preferred. 
  • Must maintain a valid driver's license in the applicable state. 

Additional Requirements: CPR certification within 30 days of employment and successful completion of training in Handle with Care.  Certification training may be obtained during new hire orientation.


About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues  during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

EEO Statement 

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS 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.

Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams 

We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information.

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.

If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.

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Universal Health Services (UHS) is a major player in the healthcare industry, based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Founded in 1978, UHS offers hospital and healthcare services. Their diverse services range from acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. The company's mission of enhancing the health and well-being of their patients is reflected in their commitment to 'Helping Individuals Live Longer, Healthier and Happier Lives'. Universal Health Services' consistent growth and success in their industry have been recognized on numerous occasions, including being ranked amongst the Fortune 500 list of largest companies.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

King of Prussia, PA, US