Per Diem Behavioral Health Technician — Flexible Shifts

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

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.