Behavioral Health Technician - Growth, Benefits & Impact

SMA Healthcare; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Personal Leave and Holidays

403b Retirement Plan

Job summary

SMA Healthcare seeks a Behavioral Health Technician to monitor clients, model positive behavior, and support daily life skills.

You will handle admissions, orient clients to the facility, document activities, and ensure compliance with state and program standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma and basic human services experience; certification is preferred. A Florida driver’s license and background screening are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; 6 months related experience preferred.
• Behavioral Health Technician certification preferred.
• Additional program guidelines may require more education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the behavior and activities of each client; report health, safety or well-being concerns to appropriate authority.
• Serve as a positive role model; use approved behavior modification techniques and provide positive reinforcement.
• Conduct basic life skills activities.
• Process admissions and discharges; orient clients to the facility and explain rules, policies and procedures.
• Complete required program documentation and reports daily, weekly, monthly.
• Document clients' activities, behavior patterns and changes.
• Ensure clients adhere to established schedule and routine.
• Obtain program information; inventory client valuables; transport clients to other agencies as needed.
• Conduct security and safety checks; monitor visitors/clients for contraband; perform searches and restraints if required.
• Perform general office/public contact duties and attend required meetings.

Skills

Knowledge of human services

Behavior management

Effective communication

De-escalation techniques

Crisis response

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

6 months related human services experience

Behavioral Health Technician certification preferred

Tools

Mandt System

Job description

SMA Healthcare seeks a Behavioral Health Technician to monitor clients, model positive behavior, and support daily life skills.

You will handle admissions, orient clients to the facility, document activities, and ensure compliance with state and program standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma and basic human services experience; certification is preferred. A Florida driver’s license and background screening are required.