Behavioral Health Technician - Therapeutic Group Home

Agency for Community Treatment Services, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Employer paid basic life insurance

Voluntary life insurance after 60 days

403(b) with company match

Job summary

ACTS, Inc. is hiring a Behavioral Health Technician for our Therapeutic Group Home in Tampa, FL. This on-site role supports male youth through structured activities, safety monitoring, and de-escalation techniques to foster personal growth.

The position offers hourly pay with shift differential opportunities and a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a 403(b) plan with company match. Employees also enjoy holidays and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Eligibility under Florida Level 2 background screening.
• Ability to participate in crisis intervention and CPR/First Aid training.

Responsibilities

• Make frequent rounds to ensure client safety and safeguards.
• Observe clients for behavior changes and motivate participation in activities.
• Advise clients using verbal de-escalation techniques.
• Interpret client handbook and apply rules to clients.
• Document contacts, daily notes, incidents, injuries, and grievances.
• Assist clients in preparing for court appearances or outside activities.
• Implement supportive, psycho-educational and recreational groups.
• Guide clients on personal hygiene habits.
• Monitor/record compliance with self-administered medication post-training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Verbal De-escalation

Observation

Documentation

Client Support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPR/First Aid Training

Job description

Behavioral Health Technician - Therapeutic Group Home

Now Hiring! Behavioral Health Technician

ACTS, Inc. is growing! We are seeking compassionate, driven individuals to join us in making a lasting impact through meaningful work on the Therapeutic Group Home Team!

What's In It for You?

Salary Range: $17.00-$18.50/hr. (plus shift differential for PM and overnight shifts)

Location: On-Site at our Therapeutic Group Home in Tampa, FL
Work/Life Balance: 10 company paid holidays and 11 days paid time off per year
Benefits:

• Eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance.
• Voluntary Life Insurance and other supplemental policy offerings on the first day of the month following 60 days of full-time employment.

Your Future: 403(B) retirement account with up to 5% company match
Professional Growth and Development Opportunities Available

What You'll be Doing?

• Making frequent rounds of facility to insure adequate safeguards and client safety are maintained for male juvenile population
• Observing clients for changes in behavior and motivates clients to participate in activities.
• Advises clients in their personal adjustment utilizing verbal de‑escalation techniques.
• Interprets the client handbook for clients as needed and applies applicable rules and regulations to clients.
• Documents individual contacts, daily case notes, incident and injury reports and grievances.
• Assists clients in preparing for court appearances or other outside activities.
• Implements supportive, psycho‑educational and recreational groups.
• Advises and guides clients on personal hygiene habits.
• Monitors and tracks compliance with self‑administered medication process after successful completion of training provided by ACTS, Inc.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need?

• A high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Eligibility status, as determined by Level 2 background screening in accordance with Florida Statutes, Chapter 435 and/or Local Law.
• Ability to participate in crisis intervention and CPR/First Aid training and apply learned techniques, as needed.

The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse, or ‘Clearinghouse’, helps ensure that caregivers, health workers, and educators meet Level 2 background screening standards before they can work with children, seniors, or other vulnerable groups. For more information, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com .

ACTS is a drug‑free workplace, and all applicants are subject to pre‑employment drug screening and adherence to all related policies throughout employment.

ACTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

ACTS, Inc. participates in the federal government's E‑Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For all new hires, the E‑Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I‑9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E‑Verify is not used as a tool to pre‑screen candidates. For up‑to‑date information on E‑Verify, go to www.uscis.gov and click on 'E‑Verify' located near the bottom of the page.