Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health Technician

Established in 1970, Boley Centers, Inc., is a private, non-profit organization serving individuals with mental disabilities, individuals and families who are homeless, veterans and youth in Pinellas County. Boley Centers, Inc., a nationally recognized and accredited behavioral health care agency, has an opening for a full-time Behavioral Health Technician.

This Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) provides and/or produces a variety of services for clients living in an assigned residential facility. Services include, but are not limited to, living skills training, transportation to and from activities, counseling, medication monitoring and housekeeping assistance and maintaining records, receipts and other documentation as required by regulation, policies and/or procedures.

Associates degree preferred. A high school diploma may qualify with relevant experience. With an Associates degree or a high school diploma, completion of certification as a Behavioral Health Technician (CBHT) required within time frame allotted per Agency policy. A Bachelor's degree may substitute for certification as a Behavioral Health Technician (CBHT). Education must be from an accredited school, college, or university.

With an Associates degree, must have a minimum of 1-year paid experience in behavioral health care. With a high school diploma must additionally have 2 years of paid experience in behavioral health care. A Bachelor's degree may substitute for required experience. Knowledge of mental illness, counseling techniques, behavior modification preferred.

Valid Florida driver's license required. Must pass a level II background check and drug screen. Florida's Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse helps ensure that caregivers, health workers, and educators meet Level 2 background screening standards before they can work with children, seniors, or other vulnerable groups. For more information, please visit .

Veterans encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability. Boley Centers is a drug-free workplace that adheres to federal regulations as it pertains to marijuana use. EOE/ADA/VETERANS/DFWP