Behavioral Health Tech: Pathway to Nursing & Counseling

Ghost RX; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer 4

Paid time off

Holidays

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Job summary

GhostRx is recruiting a full-time Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to join the largest Central Florida behavioral health organization, at its Orlando campus. Working 3×12-hour day or night shifts, you will play an essential role in the care of patients and the safety of the unit across inpatient acute care, crisis stabilization, detox, residential, and outpatient programs.

You will conduct patient rounds, observe and document behavior, support group and therapeutic activities, assist with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong observation, documentation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and supervision while maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment on the unit.
• Conduct patient rounds every 15 minutes and document observations, behavioral changes, and safety concerns.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, transfers, belongings searches, and patient orientation to the program.
• Support nursing and therapy staff with group activities, psychoeducation sessions, and daily unit management.
• Administer, analyze, and document participant drug screenings according to program protocols.
• Monitor and assist with medication self-administration when applicable under nursing supervision.
• Use crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to respond to behavioral emergencies and ensure patient and staff safety.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Communicate program and patient status changes to the clinical team during shift report.
• Transport patients to appointments and community activities as assigned.
• Uphold patient rights, confidentiality, and HIPAA regulations at all times.

Skills

Observation

Documentation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, human services, or related field

Job description

GhostRx is recruiting a full-time Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to join the largest Central Florida behavioral health organization, at its Orlando campus. Working 3×12-hour day or night shifts, you will play an essential role in the care of patients and the safety of the unit across inpatient acute care, crisis stabilization, detox, residential, and outpatient programs.

You will conduct patient rounds, observe and document behavior, support group and therapeutic activities, assist with