BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN -Orlando

Aspire Health Partners; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Diversity & Floating Holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

Aspire Health Partners in Orlando, FL is hiring a Behavioral Health Tech (BHT) for residential and acute care settings. The role focuses on delivering quality patient care, maintaining a safe environment, and supporting both clinical and nursing staff within a structured program.

Pay rates are $15.50 per hour for residential programs and $16 per hour for acute care. Remote work is not available, and driving is required. Must be over 21 with a clean driving record for insurance purposes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS Certification preferred.
• Level II background clearance required for Aspire internships/careers.
• Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.
• Assist in admission and discharge of clients and address needs.
• Conduct rounds every 15 minutes to ensure clients are safe and in the right areas.
• Supervise clients and document changes or unusual behavior.
• Assist therapy and nursing staff with group activities and daily unit management.
• Maintain daily program schedule and engage participants in activities.
• Administer, analyze, and document participant drug screenings.
• Provide supervised self-administration of medications when applicable.
• Document treatment details in the Electronic Health Record.
• Communicate program needs and issues to the team.
• Assist the program team with operations as directed.
• Monitor participants per program specifications.
• Complete ongoing training and participate in staff meetings.
• Monitor social activities and client visitations as directed.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS Certification (Preferred)

Level II Background clearance

Driver's License

Job description

Behavioral Health Tech (BHT) Orange County

Who are we?

For over fifty years, Aspire Health Partners has been one of the leading non-profit behavioral health companies in the Southeast. Serving nearly 40,000 clients per year, with locations in six Central Florida counties delivering state-of-the-art behavioral healthcare and is regularly sought out both statewide and nationally as an expert in the field. With its mission of providing the highest quality of compassionate, comprehensive, and cost effective integrated behavioral healthcare; Aspire, through its more than two dozen campus locations provides a comprehensive continuum of services for children, adolescents, adults, seniors, and families. Through innovative, resourceful treatment and recovery approaches Aspire offers individuals and families the opportunity to "aspire" to healthier, happier, and more independent lives. Aspire employs more than 1,300 professionals and paraprofessionals dedicated to Saving Lives, Transforming Communities and Changing the World

Who You Are:

You're looking for an opportunity to define your own career path, connect with a supportive community of health professionals like you, and increase your earning potential. You have a passion for working in different care settings and thrive in a collaborative environment, value compassion and excellence, and are committed to helping individuals, families, and communities achieve healthier, more independent lives.

Locations:

Orlando, FL

Pay Rate:

$15.50 (residential programs)

$16 (acute care)

Remote work not available.

***Most positions require driving. Must be over the age of 21 with a clean driving record to be added to the company insurance.***

What will you do?

As a BHT at Aspire Health Partners, your purpose will be to provide a variety of essential functions regarding the care of patients and safety of units.

These functions include:

• Provide quality patient care to our clients in assisting in maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment.
• Assisting in admission and discharge of clients, recognizing & addressing client needs.
• Conducting client (rounds) every 15 minutes to ensure all clients are well & in the appropriate areas.
• Maintaining supervision of clients and documenting any change or unusual behavior.
• Assisting therapy and nursing staff in group activities and daily management of the unit.
• Maintaining daily program schedule by ensuring participants are engaged in program activities.
• Administering, analyzing and documenting participant drug screenings.
• Providing supervised self-administration of medication, when applicable, for participants.
• Documenting client treatment details in the Electronic Health Record.
• Providing ongoing communication to the program team regarding changes, issues or needs of participants or of the program in general.
• Assisting the program team as directed with the operation of the program.
• Maintaining regular observation of program participants per program specifications.
• Maintaining compliance by completing necessary and ongoing training and engaging in all staff meetings as directed.
• Maintaining & monitoring social activities of clients, including visitations, as directed by the Clinical or Nursing Manager.

Qualifications

• Possess a High School Diploma or GED
• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• Level II Background clearance- All Aspire Health Partners Internships and Careers require Level 2 clearance, with Aspire covering fingerprinting costs. Click https://info.flclearinghouse.c... to learn more.
• Driver's License

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life & Supplemental Insurance, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO)(2.5 weeks your first year, up to 6 weeks at 14 years)
• Paid Diversity & Floating Holidays(2)
• Paid Holidays(6)
• 403(b) 50% employer match up to 10%(3 yr vesting cliff)
• Employee Discounts including Tickets, Retail, Hotel, Car Rental/Purchase
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• HRSA Loan Forgiveness
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Will Preparation/Funeral Planning
• Concierge Services & Travel Assistance

Aspire Health Partners is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status. For more information, see Aspire's Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

Compensation details:

15.5-16 Hourly Wage