Behavioral Health Technician

We are looking for experienced, compassionate Behavioral Health Technicians  to join our team in Lake Worth, FL!

FT Day positions available

Mental Health experience preferred!

Pay range is $16.50 to $18.00 per hour, based on experience

$2.00 Night shift differential!

The Recovery Village Palm Beach/Advanced Recovery Systems is an integrated behavioral healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse, eating disorders and mental health issues.  We put behavioral health front and center, providing assistance to people with substance abuse issues, addictions and mental health concerns.

With facilities in various regions of the U.S., we have been furthering this mission since our inception, applying our advanced approach to patient care.

Every facility in the Advanced Recovery Systems network strives to provide the highest quality of care, using evidence-based therapeutic models that really work. Our goal is to help men, women and adolescents live healthy, happy lives without the burden of substance abuse or mental illness.

96 beds -24 detox 28 residential and 44 PHP/IOP boarding ***Coming soon: +8 RES beds, Aug 2024***

Take the first step toward making a difference and saving lives.

The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for the observation and monitoring of patients in treatment and reporting duties as indicated and contributes to the welfare of the organization and assists patients in a variety of patient activities. Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment

Works effectively with the facility leadership team to ensure success of the facility by completing the following:

Core Job Duties:

• Communicate and enforce facility program rules and ensure compliance in a firm but fair and professional manner.
• Communicate patient behavior with immediate supervisor and clinical team as appropriate.
• Address problem behaviors as needed through verbal de-escalation techniques.
• Adhere to time schedules
• Maintain healthy and professional boundaries with patients and staff
• Ensure that documentation is timely, consistent, clear, accurate and legible.
• Keep clinical records secure at all times.

Other Required Duties:

• Encourage patient to maintain Recovery post-discharge
• Ability to work with diverse personalities.
• Understand and apply the program’s clinical philosophy
• Demonstrate good strategic and problem-solving skills
• Accept constructive criticism and utilize supervision and feedback for professional growth.
• Address problems noted by supervisor
• Communicate all urgent matters with immediate supervisor.
• Demonstrate willingness to accept responsibility
• Pursue professional development through participation in education and training programs
• Function well as a team member and contribute positively to the team and organization.
• Maintain good communication, both written and verbal.
• Assist nurses during intake as well as taking vital signs and weights. Notify nurse of any abnormalities
• May provide for additional holistic activities as per employee’s certification (i.e. Yoga, Massage Therapy, Meditation, etc.).
• May provide for transportation of patients.
• During State of Emergency, ensures appropriate Behavioral Health Technician staffing levels are maintained at all times and may be required to remain onsite throughout the State of Emergency period.
• Other duties as assigned.

When you join us, you can expect:

Education &  Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalency REQUIRED
• Associate degree in a health-related field required and minimum one (1) year experience in BHT or similar patient care role preferred.
  • OR - In lieu of Associate degree, minimum two (2) years’ experience in BHT or similar patient care role required.
• Alternatively, successful completion of the ARS training through the BHT I.
• Adult Facilities: Prefer experience working with adults.
• Children and Adolescent Facilities: Prefer experience working with children and adolescents
• Good driving record that meets safety and company insurance standards
• Agency Affiliation Counselor license as required by State (e.g. Washington)
• Medication Technician/QMAP Certification, Certified Behavioral Health Technician (CBHT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Medical (MA) preferred or as per state requirement.
• CPR and Standard First Aid certification
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Advanced Recovery Systems, a national integrated behavior healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse, and mental health issues.  We invite you to learn more about us at our website! 

The Company complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices/EEO

We are proud to be a drug-free workplace.