Entry Level Behavioral Technician Jobs
New grad behavioral technician jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship or hands-on fieldwork can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Insurance, and Science & Research, with employers like Burrell Behavioral Health, Compass Health Network, and BAYADA Home Health Care hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Current Employees:
If you are a current Monument Health employee, please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account and clicking the "Career" icon on your homepage.
PRIMARY LOCATION
Rapid City, SD USA
DEPARTMENT
RCH Behavioral Health
SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS
20
STARTING PAY RATE RANGE
$18.20 - $20.92
(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)
JOB SUMMARY
Provides patients with education and support in relation to identified treatment issues. Assists in therapeutic interventions and monitoring the milieu for a safe environment. Provides direct patient care under the supervision of the registered nurse in accordance with hospital standards and policies. Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:
- Supportive work culture
- Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
- Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account
- Instant pay is available for qualifying positions
- Paid Time Off Accrual Bank
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Tuition assistance/reimbursement
- Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions
- Flexible scheduling
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provides direct age-specific patient care as assigned and contributes to the admission nursing assessment through data gathering and reporting to the registered nurse.
- Assists to maintain a therapeutic milieu through monitoring patients activities and behaviors, reporting to the charge nurse and intervening when necessary using Crisis Prevention interventions to ensure safety of the unit.
- Communicates actual or potential problems to the appropriate person in charge. Completes variances, incidents, work orders, and trackers.
- Promotes teamwork, accepts direction from registered nurses and performs responsibilities willingly with positive impact on patients and coworkers.
- Contributes to the delivery of patient care in accordance with the patient plan of care, utilizing age specific growth and development guidelines as delegated by the nurse.
- Complete chart documentation list daily, complete or address patient paperwork daily, review target dates daily.
- Assists appropriately with basic ADL care.
- Assists patients with appropriate educational materials and holds didactic sessions under the guidance of the registered nurse or mental health counselor.
- All other duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Required:
- Certifications - Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) - Within 60 days of hire or transfer
Preferred:
- Experience - 1+ years of Acute Experience; 1+ years of Behavior Health Experience
- Education - Bachelors degree in Behavioral Sciences
SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS: Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.
Physical Requirements: Very Heavy work - exerting over 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or more than 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force occasionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects. Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.
JOB CATEGORY
Nursing
JOB FAMILY
Nursing Support
SHIFT
Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.
EMPLOYEE TYPE
Regular
10 Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc.
Make a difference. Every day.
Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
INTRODUCTION
Current Employees:
If you are a current Monument Health employee, please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account and clicking the "Career" icon on your homepage.
PRIMARY LOCATION
Rapid City, SD USA
DEPARTMENT
RCH Behavioral Health
SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS
20
STARTING PAY RATE RANGE
$18.20 - $20.92
(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)
JOB SUMMARY
Provides patients with education and support in relation to identified treatment issues. Assists in therapeutic interventions and monitoring the milieu for a safe environment. Provides direct patient care under the supervision of the registered nurse in accordance with hospital standards and policies. Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:
- Supportive work culture
- Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
- Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account
- Instant pay is available for qualifying positions
- Paid Time Off Accrual Bank
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Tuition assistance/reimbursement
- Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions
- Flexible scheduling
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provides direct age-specific patient care as assigned and contributes to the admission nursing assessment through data gathering and reporting to the registered nurse.
- Assists to maintain a therapeutic milieu through monitoring patients activities and behaviors, reporting to the charge nurse and intervening when necessary using Crisis Prevention interventions to ensure safety of the unit.
- Communicates actual or potential problems to the appropriate person in charge. Completes variances, incidents, work orders, and trackers.
- Promotes teamwork, accepts direction from registered nurses and performs responsibilities willingly with positive impact on patients and coworkers.
- Contributes to the delivery of patient care in accordance with the patient plan of care, utilizing age specific growth and development guidelines as delegated by the nurse.
- Complete chart documentation list daily, complete or address patient paperwork daily, review target dates daily.
- Assists appropriately with basic ADL care.
- Assists patients with appropriate educational materials and holds didactic sessions under the guidance of the registered nurse or mental health counselor.
- All other duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Required:
- Certifications - Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) - Within 60 days of hire or transfer
Preferred:
- Experience - 1+ years of Acute Experience; 1+ years of Behavior Health Experience
- Education - Bachelors degree in Behavioral Sciences
SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS: Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.
Physical Requirements: Very Heavy work - exerting over 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or more than 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force occasionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects. Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.
JOB CATEGORY
Nursing
JOB FAMILY
Nursing Support
SHIFT
Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.
EMPLOYEE TYPE
Regular
10 Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc.
Make a difference. Every day.
Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
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Who's Hiring
- Burrell Behavioral Health11
- Compass Health Network4
- BAYADA Home Health Care4
- ABA Support Services4
- Geisinger1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services23
- Insurance1
- Science & Research1
Entry Level Behavioral Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level behavioral technician job?
Start by completing a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential, which requires 40 hours of supervised training and a competency assessment that most entry level employers recognize as a baseline qualification. Candidates who can show hands-on experience from internships, volunteer work in school settings, or direct-support roles gain a clear edge. Highlighting coursework in applied behavior analysis, psychology, or special education also strengthens an application at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level behavioral technicians?
Companies hiring entry level behavioral technicians right now include Burrell Behavioral Health, Compass Health Network, and BAYADA Home Health Care, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from ABA therapy providers, school districts, developmental disability agencies, and pediatric healthcare clinics that run structured training programs for new team members.
Are there remote entry level behavioral technician jobs?
Yes, though most openings at this level are on-site given the hands-on nature of behavioral support work. About 0% of entry level behavioral technician openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles typically involve telehealth-based ABA sessions or administrative and data-entry support functions that can be performed off-site.
Are these new grad behavioral technician jobs?
Yes, this page includes new grad, recent graduate, and junior behavioral technician roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or fieldwork in lieu of paid employment, or values a completed RBT training program as a credential on its own. If a listing does not require prior full-time experience, it qualifies as a new grad opportunity.
Which industries hire the most entry level behavioral technicians?
Entry Level behavioral technician roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Insurance, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they serve populations with ongoing behavioral support needs, including children with autism spectrum disorder, individuals with developmental disabilities, and students in special education programs.