Behavior Technician II Part-time - Arcadia Place

Lakeview Center; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 22,206; Full time

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Job summary

Lakeview Center in Pensacola, Florida is looking for a Behavior Health Technician to assist counselors and provide clinical support to individuals receiving behavioral health services. This role involves establishing relationships, ensuring the well-being of clients, and implementing treatment plans.

Qualified candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and preferably one year of experience in a behavioral health setting. Pay ranges from $15.00 to $16.12 per hour based on experience, with potential for shift differentials.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience working in a behavioral health setting is preferred.
• Must be able to obtain provided CPR certification.
• Must pass Human Trafficking training and certification within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Establish positive helping relationships with persons receiving services.
• Document and monitor the person’s progress.
• Implement specific interventions according to the person’s treatment plan.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work other behavioral health programs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Lakeview Center (LCI) provides comprehensive behavioral health care to adults and children with mental illnesses, drug and alcohol dependencies and intellectual disabilities. Across Northwest Florida, our services range from residential treatment to outpatient counseling, psychiatry, trauma care, treatments for substance misuse and 24/7 support for those with serious mental illnesses. Learn more at eLakeviewCenter.org.

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Behavior Health Technician Responsibilities

A Behavior Health Technician assists the counselors, therapeutic and nursing staff by providing clinical support to adults and children who are receiving substance abuse, mental health services or co‑occurring disorders in residential programs, inpatient settings, day/evening programs, outpatient programs and/or community‑based programs.

This position is responsible for, but is not limited to:

• Establishing a positive helping relationship with persons receiving services.
• Assisting persons receiving services to complete activities of daily living, including accessing needed resources, and building functional, pro‑social relationships with others.
• Ensuring the health, safety, and well‑being of person receiving services.
• Implementing specific interventions according to the person’s treatment or service plan.
• Monitoring and documenting the person’s progress.

Role Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One (1) year of experience working in a behavioral health setting is preferred.
• Must be able to obtain provided CPR certification.
• Must be able to pass provided CPI training.
• Must complete the 20 hours of the required CCA (Child Caring Agency) training provided.
• Must pass Human Trafficking training and certification within 60 days of hire.
• Must provide individualized, integrated mental health, substance abuse and co‑occurring services to meet the needs of individuals served and their families, as required.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work other behavioral health programs as needed.
• Must pass organization screening requirements, including state or federal background screenings as appropriate.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license from the state in which you reside, a good driving record and be insurable under the corporate policy.

Compensation

Base pay ranges from $15.00 to $16.12 an hour based on experience. Shift differential pay ($2.00‑$4.00) is available if applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LifeView Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Drug Free Workplace Employer, DRUG TESTING REQUIRED.

Background Screening

A Level II background screening is required. For more information, please refer to HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.