Want to break into a meaningful new career? Behavioral Health Tech!

West Palm Beach FL

Description

A well-established, clinician owned mental health/substance use treatment center (all adolescents) has immediate openings for Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT) at their modern facility in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. This is an amazing opportunity to get into a new career field where you can make a clear difference in the lives of others. ***This is an ALL MALE facility, so they are seeking guys who can serve as a mentor/role model.*** They are seeking healthcare professionals that can be a direct line of support to their licensed counselors and therapists in a variety of scenarios and treatment settings. Their patients are boys in the age range of 13 to 18 receiving treatment for substance abuse and mental health disorders. Candidates with experience in these types of settings and those with a BHT certification would be great but not required. Training will be provided. Our client counts on their behavioral health technicians (BHT) to be compassionate and competent. They are looking for the candidate who would be approachable and able to provide support when the kids reach out. The Behavioral Health Technicians are with the kids constantly. The center provides a large variety of activities for the kids with numerous outings and activities. The ideal candidate should be willing to jump in with the kids in those activities with a primary focus on safety. Activities can include movies, educational and cultural activities, and active outings such as swimming, kayaking, hiking, team sports, etc., where the BHT would need to be agile, mobile, a good sport, but patient, fair and understanding. This position is about safety, not discipline.