Behavioral Health Technician / Mental Health Support Specialist (Per Diem)

Phaxis; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Phaxis is hiring a Behavioral Health Technician / Mental Health Support Specialist (Per Diem) in Salisbury, North Carolina. The role offers up to $21/hr with flexible scheduling and day & night shifts to support a BHUC facility providing 24/7 mental health and substance use services.

Responsibilities include direct consumer support, modeling daily living skills, documenting behaviors, and coordinating with the clinical team.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to support consumers.
• Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in crisis situations.
• Compassion for individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Team-oriented mindset with belief in recovery and client advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support and supervision to consumers
• Assist with and model daily living skills
• Monitor and document consumer behaviors, symptoms, and concerns
• Communicate observations to clinical team members
• Participate in shift reports and team collaboration
• Provide transportation as needed
• Support a safe, respectful, recovery-focused environment
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Crisis management

Compassion and empathy

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Experience in behavioral health

Job description

Behavioral Health Technician / Mental Health Support Specialist (Per Diem)

Location: Salisbury, North Carolina

Up to $21/hr | Flexible Scheduling | Day & Night Shifts Available

We are currently hiring compassionate and dependable professionals for a Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUC) facility providing 24/7 support services to individuals experiencing mental health and substance abuse challenges. This is a per diem opportunity offering excellent flexibility for candidates seeking supplemental income or adaptable scheduling.

Available Shifts 8: 00 AM –8: 00 PM 8: 00 PM –8: 00 AM

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support and supervision to consumers
• Assist with and model daily living skills
• Monitor and document consumer behaviors, symptoms, and concerns
• Communicate observations to clinical team members
• Participate in shift reports and team collaboration
• Provide transportation as needed
• Support a safe, respectful, recovery-focused environment
• Perform additional duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in crisis situations
• Compassion for individuals facing mental health and substance abuse challenges
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively
• Team-oriented mindset with a strong belief in recovery and client advocacy

Qualifications

Qualified candidates should be able to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Experience in behavioral health, mental health, direct support, CNA, DSP, or related healthcare settings is strongly preferred.