Behavioral Health Technician (FT/PT/PRN)

The Recovery Village; Florida; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting pay

Night shift differential

Paid Time Off

401K + match

Health, Vision, Dental, Life insurance

HSA matching

Travel Concierge

LifeMart Employee Discounts

Health Advocate

EAP Program

Job summary

The Recovery Village Palm Beach at Baptist Health in Lake Worth, FL is hiring Behavioral Health Technicians for full-time, part-time and PRN shifts. You will support treatment activities, monitor patients and document observations in a collaborative team environment.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent; one year of BHT or related patient care experience (two years if no Associate's). CPR/First Aid preferred. Benefits start on day one.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree with 1+ year BHT or similar experience preferred.
• If no Associate, two years’ BHT/related experience preferred.
• Good driving record required.
• Must pass Level 2 Background Check.
• CPR and Standard First Aid certification preferred.
• Experience with adult patients (18+) preferred.
• Healthcare/human services experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe and monitor patients and report to clinical team.
• Enforce facility program rules in a firm but fair manner.
• Address behaviors with verbal de-escalation as needed.
• Adhere to time schedules.
• Maintain professional boundaries with patients and staff.
• Ensure documentation is timely, clear and legible.
• Keep clinical records secure at all times.

Skills

Verbal de-escalation

Communication with team

Documentation skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate’s degree

Job description

Seeking professional Behavioral Health Technicians to join our team in Lake Worth, FL!

Hiring for Full Time, Part Time, and PRN Shifts.

Advanced Recovery Systems (ARS), an integrated behavioral healthcare management company, is dedicated to providing exceptional care for addiction, substance abuse, and mental health issues. With our facilities located across various regions of the U.S., we have been committed to furthering our mission and applying advanced approaches to patient care. Learn more about ARS and our transformative work at www.advancedrecoverysystems.com.

At Recovery Village Palm Beach (RVPB). In partnership with Baptist Health South Florida, The Recovery Village Palm Beach at Baptist Health is an accredited inpatient rehab facility that provides physician-led, compassionate care for adults with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Together with The Recovery Village Miami at Baptist Health, we provide a full continuum of care for every step in the recovery process. Discover more at https://www.advancedrecoverysystems.com/centers/recovery-village-palm-beach/

TheBehavioral Health Technician (BHT)is responsible for the observation and monitoring of patients in treatment and reporting duties as indicated and contributes to the welfare of the organization and assists patients in a variety of patient activities. Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment. Works effectively with the facility leadership team to ensure success of the facility by completing the following core job duties:

• Communicate and enforce facility program rules and ensure compliance in a firm but fair and professional manner.
• Communicate patient behavior with immediate supervisor and clinical team as appropriate.
• Address problem behaviors as needed through verbal de-escalation techniques.
• Adhere to time schedules
• Maintain healthy and professional boundaries with patients and staff
• Ensure that documentation is timely, consistent, clear, accurate and legible.
• Keep clinical records secure at all times.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Associates degree and minimum one (1) year experience in BHT or similar patient care role preferred
• In lieu of Associate’s degree. minimum two (2) years’ experience in BHT or similar patient care role preferred
• Good driving record that meets safety and company insurance standards required
• Must be able to pass a Level 2 Background Check

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with adult patients (18+) preferred.
• Prior experience in behavioral health, healthcare, or human services in roles with emphasis involving direct customer or client service experience, strongly preferred.
• CPR and Standard First Aid certification or in process of obtaining preferred.

Benefits

BENEFITS: Benefits begin on the 1st day of the month following date of hire.

• Competitive Starting Pay plus night shift differential
• Paid Time Off: Up to 2 weeks/year | Accrual begins on Day 1 of employment
• Retirement: 401K + match
• Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, Life
• Matching HSA: Up to $1500/year company contribution
• Travel Concierge, LifeMart Employee Discounts, Health Advocate, EAP Program
• And much more!

Advanced Recovery Systems complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices/EEO.

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