Behavioral Health Technician
Listed on 2026-09-22
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Healthcare
Mental Health
Behavioral Health Technician
On-Site | Full-Time | Schedule Tuesday to Saturday 7:00am - 3:30pm | Compensation:
This role starts at $17.00/hour during the onboarding and training period. After successful completion of training and certification in core responsibilities, pay increases to $19.00/hour.
You are a frontline member of the PRC care team. You support adult clients through structured recovery programming - maintaining safety, accountability, and a therapeutic environment from the moment your shift starts. This role requires calm under pressure, strong documentation habits, and genuine commitment to the people you serve.
Backgrounds that translate well:
Behavioral Health Tech
· Direct Care
· Substance Use Treatment
· Residential Support
· Crisis Stabilization
- Supervise and support adult clients throughout daily programming
- Conduct regular headcounts, rounds, and safety checks
- Collect and document urine drug screens in accordance with policy
- Complete shift notes, room checks, incident reports, and behavior documentation accurately and on time
- Maintain cleanliness and order of all shared program spaces
- Enforce program rules with professionalism and respect - firm, never punitive
- Collaborate with therapists, medical staff, and leadership across shifts
- Participate in team meetings and shift-change debriefs
- Escort clients to appointments or activities as needed
- 2+ years of experience as a BHT or in a similar direct care role
- Experience working with adult clients in a substance use treatment setting
- Strong documentation habits - shift notes, incident reports, and UA logs completed accurately and on time
- Calm, boundaries, and professional under pressure
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- CPR/First Aid certified or able to obtain upon hire
- High school diploma or GED required
- Eligible for Level II background screening and drug test
- Available full-time for Tuesday-Saturday schedule
PRC is an adult behavioral health organization operating PHP and IOP programs across South Florida. We exist to serve clients and families at their most critical moments - and this role supports that mission on the ground every day.
Learn More:Principles Recovery Center
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