Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Job Description

Job Description

Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches, a proud addition to Banyan Treatment Centers, is currently recruiting for full-time Behavioral Health Technicians to join our team in Pompano Beach, FL.

This position requires a valid driver's license.

Schedules Available :

• 2nd shift availability for Full time
• Part time availability

Why Join Us?

Banyan Treatment Centers stands as a nationally recognized leader in addiction and mental health care, boasting a comprehensive continuum of care and holding the esteemed Joint Commission Accreditation (Gold Seal of Approval).

From our inception, we've evolved into an authority and innovator in addiction care and mental health treatment, extending our services across 18 locations and providing Telehealth options throughout the United States.

Our collective mission is straightforward yet powerful : to liberate individuals from the shackles of addiction. With a team representing diverse backgrounds, many of whom have firsthand experience with addiction, we resonate with the very community we serve.

Leveraging our expansive team of dedicated professionals and a well-established infrastructure, we deliver personalized treatment to support everyone who seeks our assistance.

The banyan tree flourishes when supported by others, thriving for centuries. At Banyan Treatment Centers, we foster an environment that promotes growth for both our clients and professionals alike.

• Fast-paced, collaborative work environment with room for feedback and creative input.
• Weekly Pay-Cycle- pay day is every Friday!
• CPR Training
• Continuing Education Units for license renewal.
• Internal promotional opportunities
• Annual merit increases
• Employee Assistance and Referral Programs
• Comprehensive benefits for full-time employees :

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance

• Whole and Term Life Insurance
• Short and Long-term disability Insurance
• 401(k) Benefit with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off
• 7 Paid Holidays, inclusive of a floating Holiday to use at your discretion.

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) is an integral part of team! BHT staff spend the majority of their time at work with our clients however interact with the entire Treatment Team as well.

They assist in coordinating the day to day needs of the facility and clients by monitoring and maintaining head counts, 1 : 1s, client schedules and activities, and clients whereabouts and behaviors.

Essential Functions :

• Provides exceptional quality care.
• Respects the trials, tribulations, and victories of our clients recovery journey
• Observes, monitors and documents client behaviors, in accordance to facility and State requirements
• Completes rounds, as instructed by Management, in a timely and accurate manor
• Promotes and support patient safety at all times
• Demonstrates an ability to deescalate situations
• Provides emotional support for clients by referring them to Clinical
• Communicates with Nursing and Medical if medical assistance is needed
• Safely transports clients
• Completes urine drug screenings
• Supervises the self-administration of medication, as necessary

Qualifications :

• Work experience in the field of behavioral / mental health is preferred but not required.
• Associate's Degree or some college is preferred but not required.
• Certification preferred.
• Valid Driver License (Less than 3 points).
• Must be able to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and flexible hours.
• Must be able to pass a Level II background screening through AHCA.

Skills :

• Hard-working
• Flexible
• Reliable
• Impeccable customer service
• Empathetic to the trials, tribulations, and victories of the recovery journey
• Detailed orientated especially in monitoring and documenting client behaviors in support of patient safety

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.