Behavioral Health Technician - Full Time, All Shifts

ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP•Deerfield Beach, FL

1d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Lifeskills Behavioral Health is seeking full-time Behavioral Health Technicians for its residential treatment program in Deerfield Beach, Florida. The program supports people with mental health and substance use disorders in a secure, home-like setting staffed around the clock. Technicians support clients’ functional needs and recovery throughout their assigned shifts, manage the daily milieu, maintain client safety, and help provide a structured, therapeutic environment. They observe and document client behavior, recognize changes in condition, and communicate proactively with clinical staff and supervisors. The position works closely with program staff and may involve professional contact with clients’ families, clinical providers, referral partners, and vendors. Open shifts are 7 a.m.–3 p.m., 3 p.m.–11 p.m., and 11 p.m.–7 a.m. The position pays $18–$20 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of experience working with clients with substance abuse and/or mental health issues.
Valid Florida driver’s license.
Current CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to complete certification within the first 30 days of employment.
Clearance of a TB test.
Ability to communicate relevant client-care information and write clearly and effectively.
Ability to observe, supervise, evaluate, and document client behavior in groups and planned activities.
Knowledge of mental health and/or substance use disorders and ability to recognize client symptoms, distress, and changes in condition.
Ability to recognize and respond to aggressive behavior and use crisis intervention techniques.
Ability to perform CPR and first aid.
Understanding of professional boundaries, confidentiality, abuse and neglect identification, universal precautions, infection control, handwashing, and emergency procedures.
Ability to demonstrate respectful, positive interactions with clients, staff, and visitors and consideration for cultural values and beliefs.
Ability to move up to 25 pounds and perform the physical activities described for the role, including moving throughout the building and sitting or standing for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Drug and alcohol certification; alternatively, willingness to complete the requirements within the orientation period.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the clinical team to select appropriate interventions based on individual client needs.
Engage clients in milieu activities, outings, groups, and other planned activities; help them manage leisure time and support participation in the program.
Prompt clients to complete activities of daily living, including hygiene, laundry, and room cleaning, and conduct regular room checks.
Conduct drug screenings, pregnancy tests, and breathalyzer tests when needed.
Structure and supervise mealtimes, encourage timely attendance, and model appropriate social behavior and table manners.
Maintain a therapeutic environment and professional boundaries in individual, community, and group interactions.
Help facilitate client education groups and respond therapeutically to crisis situations, behavioral escalation, and changes in clients’ moods or functioning.
Use DBT-informed interventions, coping skills, de-escalation techniques, praise, and appropriate limit-setting to support client behavior.
Document services, client behavior, incidents, shift activities, groups, and milieu observations accurately and promptly.
Follow facility safety procedures, including fire drills, evacuation procedures, and disaster plans.
Conduct vehicle safety and fuel checks before using company vehicles and report concerns.
Complete visual clinical observations and follow clinical precautions.
Transport clients to appointments and support them in regulating while in the community.
Support medication compliance and client self-administration of medication.
Prepare for admissions by preparing rooms, completing intake documentation, documenting and storing medications, and searching and inventorying client belongings; notify therapists of contraband.
Support client discharge processes as needed.
Greet guests, answer phones, and handle calls in a positive, customer-service-oriented manner.
Conduct chart audits when requested and attend required supervisory training.
Follow company and facility policies, procedures, ethics, conduct, and conflict-of-interest requirements; work reliably and collaboratively with the treatment team.
Perform other duties as assigned.