Behavioral Health Technician; BHT

Job Overview

We’re seeking a compassionate and dedicated Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to provide essential peer and operational support to patients during their recovery journey. As a BHT, you’ll spend the most time with patients and play an important role in fostering trust and connection while ensuring patient safety at all times.

• Reporting to: Director of Operations
• Schedule: Full Time
  - Thursday
  - Saturday 7am-7:30pm or Sunday
  - Tuesday 7am - 7:30pm
• Location: Pompano Beach, Florida

• Patient Supervision and Safety: Monitor patients and facility grounds, conduct safety checks, and communicate with medical staff for attention needs. Ensure adherence to facility rules and document incidents.
• Waiver Testing: Measure and report vital signs, conduct UDS and pregnancy tests, and comply with company policies.
• Patient Interaction and Support: Maintain respectful and professional interactions with patients, offering emotional support, referring clinical concerns to therapy staff. Demonstrate empathy and adaptability in addressing diverse patient needs.
• Communication and Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Share relevant patient information with the Team Leader, Supervisor/Operations Director while collaborating with the team to ensure high-quality care. Maintain positive relationships within the addiction treatment community and contribute to a supportive team environment.
• Daily Program and Facility Management: Assist in patient transport, group coordination, and recreational activities. Ensure facility safety, supervise supplies, and manage patient discharge preparations.

• Safe driving record with a clean DMV report for the last 3 years.
• Must be at least 23 years of age to comply with motor vehicle insurance requirements.
• High school diploma/equivalent or higher.

• Relevant behavioral health certification.
• Work experience in the field of substance use disorder or mental health treatment.
• Experience working with patients at various levels of care, with an emphasis on detox and residential levels of care.
• An associate's degree or higher.

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance (full-time only).
• Whole and term life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Wellness incentives.
• Employee assistance and referral programs.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. We welcome all applicants and encourage veterans, active‑duty military and first responders to apply, in support of our First Responders Program offering.