Behavioral Health Technician - Therapeutic Group Home

Behavioral Health Technician - Therapeutic Group Home

Now Hiring! Behavioral Health Technician

ACTS, Inc. is growing! We are seeking compassionate, driven individuals to join us in making a lasting impact through meaningful work on the Therapeutic Group Home Team!

What's In It for You?

Salary Range : $17.00-$18.50/hr. (plus shift differential for PM and overnight shifts)

Location: On-Site at our Therapeutic Group Home in Tampa, FL
Work/Life Balance: 10 company paid holidays and 11 days paid time off per year
Benefits: Eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance. Voluntary Life Insurance and other supplemental policy offerings on the first day of the month following 60 days of full-time employment

Your Future: 403(B) retirement account with up to 5% company match
Professional Growth and Development Opportunities Available

What You'll be Doing?

• Making frequent rounds of facility to insure adequate safeguards and client safety are maintained for male juvenile population
• Observing clients for changes in behavior and motivates clients to participate in activities.
• Advises clients in their personal adjustment utilizing verbal de-escalation techniques.
• Interprets the client handbook for clients as needed and applies applicable rules and regulations to clients.
• Documents individual contacts, daily case notes, incident and injury reports and grievances.
• Assists clients in preparing for court appearances or other outside activities.
• Implements supportive, psycho-educational and recreational groups.
• Advises and guides clients on personal hygiene habits.
• Monitors and tracks compliance with self-administered medication process after successful completion of training provided by ACTS, Inc.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need?

• A high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Valid Florida Driver License.
• Eligibility status, as determined by Level 2 background screening in accordance with Florida Statutes, Chapter 435 and/or Local Law.
• Ability to participate in crisis intervention and CPR/First Aid training and apply learned techniques, as needed.

Who We Are?

The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse, or '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

ACTS is a drug-free workplace, and all applicants are subject to pre-employment drug screening and adherence to all related policies throughout employment.

ACTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

ACTS, Inc. participates in the federal government's E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For all new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to and click on 'E-Verify' located near the bottom of the page.