Behavioral Health Tech

Agency for Community Treatment Services, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 25,830; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid holidays and time off

403(B) retirement account with company match

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading mental health service organization located in Tampa, FL is hiring Behavioral Health Technicians to support individuals facing mental illness and substance use disorders. The role includes ensuring client safety, documenting observations, and implementing therapeutic activities. Candidates should have a high school diploma and be able to pass background checks. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits such as medical insurance and a 403(B) retirement plan with company matching. Join a community dedicated to changing lives!

Qualifications

• Ability to pass Federal, State and Local Law Level 2 background clearances.
• Ability to participate in CPR and First Aid training.

Responsibilities

• Make frequent rounds to ensure client safety.
• Observe clients and motivate them to participate in activities.
• Advise clients using de-escalation techniques.
• Document daily case notes and incidents.
• Assist clients in preparing for outside activities.
• Implement psycho-educational and recreational groups.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Verbal de-escalation

Client observation

Personal hygiene guidance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Now Hiring! Behavioral Health Technicians

ACTS, Inc. is growing! We are seeking compassionate, driven individuals to join us in making a lasting impact through meaningful work at one of our programs throughout Tampa Bay, FL!

What's In It for You?

Salary Range: $16.00-$18.75/hr.

Work Environment: In-person and On-Site at either our Therapeutic Group Home, Wraparound Housing or Intermediate Care Programs

Work/Life Balance: 10 company paid holidays and 11 days paid time off per year

Benefits: Eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance. Voluntary Life Insurance and other supplemental policy offerings on the first day of the month following 60 days of full-time employment

Your Future: 403(B) retirement account with up to 5% company match

Professional Growth and Development Opportunities Available

What You'll be Doing?

• Making frequent rounds of facility to insure adequate safeguards and client safety are maintained.
• Observing clients for changes in behavior and motivates clients to participate in activities.
• Advises clients in their personal adjustment utilizing verbal de-escalation techniques.
• Interprets the client handbook for clients as needed and applies applicable rules and regulations to clients.
• Documents individual contacts, daily case notes, incident and injury reports and grievances.
• Assists clients in preparing for court appearances or other outside activities.
• Implements supportive, psycho-educational and recreational groups.
• Advises and guides clients on personal hygiene habits.
• Monitors and tracks compliance with self-administered medication process after successful completion of training provided by ACTS, Inc.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need?

• A high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Ability to pass Federal, State and Local Law Level 2 background clearances.
• Ability to participate in crisis intervention and CPR/First Aid training and apply learned techniques, as needed.

At ACTS (Agency for Community Treatment Services), we're more than just a team, we're a community dedicated to changing lives. For over 45 years, ACTS has provided vital services to individuals facing mental illness, substance use disorders and homelessness. We're passionate about what we do, and we're looking for like-minded individuals to join us in an environment where you and your contributions are valued.

ACTS, Inc. participates in the federal government's E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For all new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to‑date information on E‑Verify, go to www.uscis.gov and click on 'E-Verify' located near the bottom of the page.