Behavioral Health Technician

Westcare; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$1,000 incentive for eligible new hires

Job summary

Westcare in Saint Petersburg, Florida, is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to provide direct supervision of clients, ensuring their safety and compliance with program rules. The role includes assisting with daily chores, documenting client activities, and utilizing crisis intervention techniques.

Candidates must have a High School Diploma, be at least 21 years old, and possess a valid Florida Driver License. Compensation includes a $1,000 incentive for new hires.

Qualifications

• Current Florida Driver License.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision of clients ensuring their safety.
• Assist with chores including mealtime preparation.
• Complete support documentation and daily notes for clients.
• Utilize crisis intervention techniques to de-escalate situations.
• Work under the supervision of the Program Coordinator.

Skills

Crisis intervention techniques

Documentation skills

Transportation skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

**$1,000 incentive for eligible new hires**

Position Summary

Person in this position will provide direct supervision of clients ensuring safety of all residents, model appropriate behavior, and compliance to program rules. Daily routine care and supervision will fall mainly to the Behavioral Health Technician. Essential Job Functions include those listed below. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist with chores including mealtime preparation and facilitate house meetings.
• Transport to community appointments such as medical, dental, school, as needed.
• Complete support documentation and daily notes for assigned clients.
• May be required to witness/monitor clients taking medication.
• Utilize crisis intervention techniques to assist with de‑escalation of situations ensuring safety for all.
• Work under the supervision of Program Coordinator.
• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

• Current Florida Driver License.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Working Conditions

• Indoor and outdoor setting.
• Potential for high noise level at times.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Working overtime may be required and essential to perform job duties at times.
• The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, but exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment. Appropriate personal protective equipment will be readily available to every employee engaged in Category II tasks.

WestCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment at WestCare is contingent upon successful completion of a pre‑employment drug test, pre‑employment physical and criminal background check.