Behavioral Health Technician

Agape Behavioral Health• Fort Pierce, FL, US, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Agape Behavioral Center is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician for its residential facility in Fort Pierce, Florida. The position is available full-time or per diem. As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the Behavioral Health Technician provides quality care, structure, and support for the clinical team treating adults with substance abuse diagnoses and/or co-occurring disorders. The role focuses on supervising clients and ensuring their participation in services. Work follows established policies, procedures, and state and federal regulations, while requiring initiative and independent judgment. The Behavioral Health Technician helps maintain a safe, therapeutic, and clean environment; monitors and directs clients; supports emergency situations as directed; performs waived tests when required; completes intakes when needed; and reports incidents, safety concerns, and other issues to the appropriate supervisors. The role also involves maintaining confidentiality, professional boundaries, ethical standards, and compliance with agency policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.

Requirements

One year of experience as a Behavioral Health Technician in a health care facility.
Knowledge of facility and housekeeping department policies and procedures.
Ability to use universal precautions when cleaning specific areas.
Ability to communicate with coworkers.
Ability to work independently in assigned areas.

Responsibilities

Learn and follow company policies and procedures, including updates.
Adapt to changes in the work environment.
Follow infection-control guidelines and use universal precautions when handling specimens or cleaning specified areas.
Complete and forward incident reports and report safety or risk issues to the BHT Supervisor.
Monitor and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for staff and clients.
Assist in emergency situations as directed.
Conduct waived tests as required, including urine drug screens, dip sticks, and breathalyzer tests.
Ensure clients follow rules and responsibilities throughout the day and report noncompliance to the Supervisor.
Direct and monitor clients and support their participation in services.
Adhere to agency policies and procedures.
Attend scheduled staff meetings and trainings.
Complete intakes when required.
Notify the Director of Operations about problems or issues involving clients or staff.
Maintain confidentiality of client information and records.
Maintain supply lists for assigned buildings when requested.
Maintain a clean environment for clients during shifts.
Comply with the agency Scope of Practice, Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct, confidentiality requirements, HIPAA rules, and appropriate client boundaries.
Follow requirements in the Employee Handbook, personnel file, and internal communications.
Perform other duties as assigned.