Mental Health Technician

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking compassionate individuals to become Mental Health Technicians. This role involves providing essential personal care, implementing behavioral support strategies, and facilitating skill development for children and adolescents facing emotional and developmental challenges. Join a dedicated team that values collaboration and continuous training, ensuring you have the tools to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you serve. With competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, this is an opportunity to grow in a rewarding field while making a difference.

Benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan (403b)

Quality low-cost benefits

Tuition reimbursement program

Employee Assistance Program

Service Awards

Free access to Payactiv

Qualifications

• Assist clients with daily living activities and personal care.
• Implement behavior management plans and support coping strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assist with daily living activities.
• Facilitate skill-building activities and support clients in crisis.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Behavioral Support

Skill Development

Documentation

Personal Care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related fields

Job description

Description

We've Recently Updated Our DSP Starting Rate: Starting at $17.00 / hr.

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Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Florida provides programs and services for children and adolescents who face significant emotional, behavioral and intellectual/developmental challenges. Located in Viera, FL , this position is responsible for:

• Providing Personal Care : Assist with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation.

• Behavioral Support : Implement behavior management plans and support individuals in developing coping strategies.

• Skill Development : Facilitate skill-building activities, including social skills, communication, and life skills training.

• Crisis Intervention : Recognize signs of distress and de-escalate situations effectively and safely.

• Documentation : Maintain accurate records of client progress, incidents, and daily activities.

• Transportation : Assist clients with transportation to appointments, community activities, or school.

• Collaboration : Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including therapists, nurses, and family members.

• Training and Education : Participate in ongoing training to stay updated on best practices in behavioral health support.

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Position Details:

Salary: Starts at $17.00 - $20.75 / hour PLUS additional compensation: Shift differential (up to $2.00 / hour). Relevant experience in field (up to $2.00 / hour). Credit for higher education ($.48/hr for Bachelors degree; $.72 / hr for Masters degree).

Shifts: Currently hiring for 2nd (2:30pm to 11:00pm) with limited 3rd shift availability. Must be able to work weekends. For full-time, you will be required to work Friday, Saturday and Sundays. For part-time, you will be required to work at least one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday).

Benefits and Rewards

We strive to create an inclusive environment, and retain the talented employees who make our organization a great place to work. We offer:

• Paid time off (24 days per year, increase with years of service); Sick time (64 hours per year)

• Retirement – 403(b) through TIAA

• Quality Low-Cost Benefits (medical, dental, vision), pet insurance, plus student loan debt assistance and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires! http://mydevereuxbenefits.org ASCEND - Tuition Program You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you! Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND – the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers – the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes 100% of tuition covered (up to $15k reimbursed annually for undergraduate and $25k reimbursed annually for graduate)! Learn more here . ASCEND - Student Loan Repayment - Let Devereux help pay back your student loans with student loan repayment! Learn more here .

  Free access to Payactiv , a platform to get a portion of your earned wages between pay periods

• Employee Assistance Program and Employee Discounts – Available the first day of employment through Carebridge

• Service Awards – All employees celebrating a five-year increment (5, 10, 15, etc.) anniversary receive taxable compensation in recognition of their long-term commitment to Devereux.

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Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Social Work and experience in the field is preferred

Experience:

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), DSP, Direct Care, Behavior Technician with experience working with IDD, Mental Health and/or dually diagnosed populations preferred

Schedule:

• Must be able to complete a two-week (Monday - Friday) new hire orientation class; hours are approximately 9:00am to 5:00pm each day. Orientation is held in Titusville.

• Must be able to work weekends. For full-time, you will be required to work Friday, Saturday and Sundays. For part-time, you will be required to work at least one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday).

• Must be able to work holidays.

Other Requirements:

• Successfully pass pre-employment medical screenings which include: Drug Test, Physical, and TB Test.

• Valid driver's license

• Occasional driving of Devereux vehicles for business purposes. Must be able to drive a car and a passenger van (which holds up to 15 passengers).

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

For more information, please reach out us at [e-mail] .

Posted Date 2 days ago (5/7/2025 9:05 AM)

Requisition ID 2025-44217

Category Direct Care

Position Type Full-Time or Part-Time

The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement - including upgrading, promotion and transfer - consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux.