Behavioral Health Technician (50630)

WestCare Inc; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive for eligible new hires: $500

Job summary

WestCare Inc in Saint Petersburg, FL is seeking a part-time Behavioral Health Technician to supervise clients, ensuring their safety and adherence to program rules. Responsibilities include assisting with chores, transporting clients, and maintaining accurate documentation.

Ideal candidates should have at least a High School Diploma, reliable transportation, and experience in a residential setting. The position offers an incentive for eligible new hires and requires compliance with shifting regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Must have reliable transportation to and from shifts.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• CPI (De-Escalation) and CPR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision of clients ensuring safety.
• Assist with chores and facilitate house meetings.
• Transport clients to community appointments.

Skills

Crisis intervention techniques

Documentation skills

Transportation coordination

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Saint Petersburg, FL 33713 (1801 Fifth N)

Position Type: Part Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $15.00 - $15.00 Hourly

Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

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 Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 the Program Manager.
• Assist the Program Manager and LPNs as needed, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
• Use and manage the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system to accurately enter data and track client information, maintaining alignment with program standards.
• Ensure all documentation adheres to agency policies, confidentiality guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Check staff email regularly during each shift for updates and communications; review, sign, and contribute to the daily staff logbook to maintain clear handoff communication.
• Follow the program’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for medication administration and Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) responsibilities.
• Prepare and deliver detailed shift change reports, including medication counts and pertinent client details, to the incoming team.
• Update and verify client information in the Client Data System (CDS) to accurately reflect admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Incentive for eligible new hires: $500.

Essential Qualifications

• Must have reliable transportation to and from shifts as scheduled; a valid Florida driver’s license is preferred. If authorized to drive WestCare vehicles, staff may be required to provide transportation to and from necessary appointments.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• 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. If this occurs, Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working with clients in a residential setting preferred.
• CPI (De‑Escalation) and CPR preferred at time of hire.

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.