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BOLEY CENTER

Senior Behavioral Health Technician

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What they do

A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.

$32,298 / year median in Florida

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

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 Senior Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) who will provide a variety of services for individuals living in an assigned residential facility. Such services may include living skills training, transportation to and from activities, counseling, medication management and housekeeping assistance. The Senior BHT also helps maintain records, receipts and other documentation as prescribed by regulations, policies and/or procedures and participates in daily operations as needed.
BENEFITS INCLUDE 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 And more!
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree preferred. An Associates degree (60 credit hours) may qualify with relevant experience and certification as a Behavioral Health Technician (CBHT). Education must be from an accredited school, college, or university. A minimum of one year of paid experience in human services required. With an Associates degree must additionally have two (2) years of experience working with adults who have severe mental health and/or substance use disorders. Knowledge of mental illness, substance abuse issues, counseling techniques, behavior modification, and rehabilitation and treatment preferred.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Valid Florida driver's license, own vehicle and auto insurance required. Must pass a Level 2 background check and drug screen. Florida's Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse helps ensure that caregivers, health workers, and educators meet Level 2 background screening standards before they can work with children, seniors, or other vulnerable groups. For more information, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com. 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