Behavioral Health Technician Position Available In Pinellas, Florida
Tallo's Job Summary: Boley Centers, Inc. in Saint Petersburg, FL is hiring a full-time Behavioral Health Technician. The role includes providing services to clients in a residential facility, such as counseling and medication monitoring. Requirements include an Associates degree or high school diploma with relevant experience, certification as a Behavioral Health Technician, and good communication and interpersonal skills. A valid Florida driver's license is necessary. Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Job Description
Behavioral Health Technician 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars 815 7th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701 ABOUT
THE ORGANIZATION
Established in 1970, Boley Centers, Inc., is a private, non-profit organization serving individuals with mental disabilities, individuals and families who are homeless, Veterans and youth in Pinellas County. Boley Centers, Inc., a nationally recognized and accredited behavioral health care agency, has an opening for a full-time Behavioral Health Technician.
BENEFITS
10 paid holidays per year Paid Time Off Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance Tuition reimbursement Continuing education, reimbursement for professional certifications, licensure and qualified supervision
JOB SUMMARY
This position provides and/or produces a variety of services for clients living in assigned residential facility. Services include, but are not limited to, Living Skills Training, transportation to and from activities, counseling, medication monitoring, and housekeeping assistance. Maintains proper records, receipts and other documentation as required by regulation, policy and/or procedure.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Associates degree preferred. With an Associates degree, must have a minimum of 1-year paid experience in behavioral health care. With an Associates degree or a high school diploma, completion of certification as a Behavioral Health Technician (CBHT) required within time frame allotted per Agency policy. A high school diploma may qualify with relevant experience. With a high school diploma must additionally have 2 years of paid experience in behavioral health care. A Bachelor’s degree may substitute for certification as a Behavioral Health Technician (CBHT). Knowledge of mental illness, counseling techniques, behavior modification preferred.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Good skills and demonstrated abilities in communication-verbal and written, interpersonal relations, teaching/instructing, counseling, coaching, training, basic math and language, record keeping, evaluating, organization and planning, following procedures/ instructions-verbal and/or written, crisis intervention and such others that are usually and customarily considered necessary for satisfactory completion of essential duties.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Valid Florida driver’s license required. Must pass a level II background check and drug screen. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability. Veterans encouraged to apply. Boley Centers is a drug-free workplace that adheres to federal regulations as it pertains to marijuana use. EOE/ADA/VETERANS/DFWP
