Behavioral Health Technician

ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES • Jacksonville, FL

24d • Onsite

About The Position

Lakeview Health in Jacksonville, Florida, is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to support the operation of its addiction treatment facility. BHTs interact with patients in accordance with established treatment policies and procedures and may facilitate patient orientation. The role involves monitoring patients, supporting treatment activities, helping maintain a safe and structured environment, assisting clinical staff, and documenting patient and shift information.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate a basic understanding of chemical dependency recovery principles.
• Ability to maintain records and good communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Ability to walk approximately one mile per eight-hour shift within the facility and on its grounds.
• Ability to sit continuously for approximately three hours per eight-hour shift.
• Ability to administer CPR and hold CPR certification.
• Ability to see and hear constantly.
• Emotional and physical ability to function under stressful situations.
• Ability to stand continuously in increments of 45 minutes to one hour.
• If recovering, two years of continuous, verifiable abstinence.

Nice To Haves

• Undergraduate degree in Behavioral Science, CRC, or CRSS preferred.
• One year of experience in alcohol/drug treatment with direct patient contact preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with luggage and body searches.
• Monitor and sometimes facilitate book studies and recovery meetings.
• Remain aware of patient locations by circulating around the facility regularly and documenting hourly checks.
• Ensure patients follow the Bradford Program Schedule and arrive on time for assignments.
• Supervise and sometimes facilitate patient activities as directed.
• Ensure patients are in their rooms at the designated evening time.
• Oversee medication line to help prevent diversion and de-escalate situations as they arise.
• Assist patients to and from activities, medication times, and meals when they are unable to walk physically.
• Assist the counselor as assigned and complete appropriate documentation.
• Adhere to applicable policies and procedures.
• Help patients address denial and resistance to treatment and work toward completing treatment goals.
• Manage patient communities, redirect behavior, and document shift reports.
• Attend staff training and programs as directed.
• Assist nurses as directed by the supervisor.
• Drive patients to and from appointments and outings as directed.
• Drive to purchase patient sundries and miscellaneous items, including nicotine products, as directed.

Benefits

• Medical coverage with three BCBSAL medical plans, improved rates and co-pays, and enhanced prescription benefits.
• Expanded coverage options for domestic partners and a wider network of in-network providers.
• Mental health support, including improved access to services and an Employee Assistance Program with digital wellness tools and wellness coaching.
• Voluntary pet insurance, home and auto insurance, family legal services, and other coverages.
• Student loan repayment available for nurses and therapists.
• 401(k) plan through Voya.
• Paid time off.
• For part-time employees working 20 hours or more per week: voluntary dental, vision, life, accident insurance, and telehealth options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed