Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health Technician

On-Site | Full-Time | Schedule Tuesday to Saturday 7:00am - 3:30pm | Compensation: This role starts at $17.00/hour during the onboarding and training period. After successful completion of training and certification in core responsibilities, pay increases to $19.00/hour .

About the Role

You are a frontline member of the PRC care team. You support adult clients through structured recovery programming — maintaining safety, accountability, and a therapeutic environment from the moment your shift starts. This role requires calm under pressure, strong documentation habits, and genuine commitment to the people you serve.

Backgrounds that translate well: Behavioral Health Tech · Direct Care · Substance Use Treatment · Residential Support · Crisis Stabilization

What You'll Do

• Supervise and support adult clients throughout daily programming
• Conduct regular headcounts, rounds, and safety checks
• Collect and document urine drug screens in accordance with policy
• Complete shift notes, room checks, incident reports, and behavior documentation accurately and on time
• Maintain cleanliness and order of all shared program spaces
• Enforce program rules with professionalism and respect — firm, never punitive
• Collaborate with therapists, medical staff, and leadership across shifts
• Participate in team meetings and shift-change debriefs
• Escort clients to appointments or activities as needed

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of experience as a BHT or in a similar direct care role
• Experience working with adult clients in a substance use treatment setting
• Strong documentation habits — shift notes, incident reports, and UA logs completed accurately and on time
• Calm, boundaries, and professional under pressure
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• CPR/First Aid certified or able to obtain upon hire
• High school diploma or GED required
• Eligible for Level II background screening and drug test
• Available full-time for Tuesday–Saturday schedule

PRC is an adult behavioral health organization operating PHP and IOP programs across South Florida. We exist to serve clients and families at their most critical moments — and this role supports that mission on the ground every day.

Learn More: Principles Recovery Center