Behavioral Health Technician

Principles Recovery Center; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Principles Recovery Center in South Florida is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to support adult clients through structured recovery programming, maintaining safety and a therapeutic environment on-site.

The role requires calm under pressure, strong documentation habits, and genuine commitment to those served. Onboarding pays $17/hour with raises to $19/hour after training and certification in core responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years as a Behavioral Health Technician or in direct care.
• Experience with adult clients in substance use treatment.
• Valid driver''s license and reliable transportation.
• CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support adult clients throughout daily programming.
• Conduct regular headcounts, rounds, and safety checks.
• Collect and document urine drug screens in accordance with policy.
• Complete shift notes, room checks, incident reports, and behavior documentation accurately and on time.
• Maintain cleanliness and order of all shared program spaces.
• Enforce program rules with professionalism and respect.
• Collaborate with therapists, medical staff, and leadership across shifts.
• Participate in team meetings and shift-change debriefs.
• Escort clients to appointments or activities as needed.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Documentation skills

Professional boundaries

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Behavioral Health Technician

On-Site | Full-Time | Schedule Tuesday to Saturday 7:00am - 3:30pm | Compensation: This role starts at $17.00/hour during the onboarding and training period. After successful completion of training and certification in core responsibilities, pay increases to $19.00/hour.

About the Role

You are a frontline member of the PRC care team. You support adult clients through structured recovery programming - maintaining safety, accountability, and a therapeutic environment from the moment your shift starts. This role requires calm under pressure, strong documentation habits, and genuine commitment to the people you serve.

Backgrounds that translate well: Behavioral Health Tech · Direct Care · Substance Use Treatment · Residential Support · Crisis Stabilization

What You'll Do

• Supervise and support adult clients throughout daily programming
• Conduct regular headcounts, rounds, and safety checks
• Collect and document urine drug screens in accordance with policy
• Complete shift notes, room checks, incident reports, and behavior documentation accurately and on time
• Maintain cleanliness and order of all shared program spaces
• Enforce program rules with professionalism and respect - firm, never punitive
• Collaborate with therapists, medical staff, and leadership across shifts
• Participate in team meetings and shift-change debriefs
• Escort clients to appointments or activities as needed

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of experience as a BHT or in a similar direct care role
• Experience working with adult clients in a substance use treatment setting
• Strong documentation habits - shift notes, incident reports, and UA logs completed accurately and on time
• Calm, boundaries, and professional under pressure
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• CPR/First Aid certified or able to obtain upon hire
• High school diploma or GED required
• Eligible for Level II background screening and drug test
• Available full-time for Tuesday-Saturday schedule

PRC is an adult behavioral health organization operating PHP and IOP programs across South Florida. We exist to serve clients and families at their most critical moments - and this role supports that mission on the ground every day.

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Principles Recovery Center