Senior Behavioral Health Technician

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:

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 Senior Behavioral Health Technician – 40 hours per week.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Time Off
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Continuing education, reimbursement for professional certifications, licensure and qualified supervision
• And more!

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Behavior Health Technician (BHT) provides a variety of services for individuals living in an assigned residential facility. Such services may include living skills training, transportation to and from activities, counseling, medication management and housekeeping assistance. The Senior BHT also helps maintain records, receipts and other documentation as prescribed by regulations, policies and/or procedures and participates in daily operations as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree preferred. An Associates degree (60 credit hours) may qualify with relevant experience and certification as a Behavioral Health Technician (CBHT). Education must be from an accredited school, college, or university.

A minimum of one year of paid experience in human services is required for all staff. With an Associates degree must additionally have two (2) years of experience working with adults who have a severe mental health and/or substance use disorders.

Knowledge of mental illness, substance abuse issues, counseling techniques, behavior modification, and rehabilitation and treatment preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Florida driver's license, own vehicle and auto insurance required.

Must pass a Level 2 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

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