Behavioral Health Tech - PEBP (St Petersburg)
Compensation
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Job Description
Job Summary:
Responsible for supervising victims in the living area of the facility and providing accurate, pertinent information on each victim daily. The aim is to establish a working relationship with the victim based on acceptance and understanding, which will facilitate the victim's acceptable attitude and behavior toward self and their total group living situation.
Responsible for the safe operation and security of the facility and ensures that the victims adhere to center rules. The behavioral health technician is immediately accountable to the shift supervisor but must work cooperatively with all Pathways Emergency Bed Program staff and key personnel at the Gandy facility.
Job Requirements: Valid Certified Behavioral Health Technician in the state of Florida. Previous experience in a residential facility or knowledge of substance abuse/corrections/law enforcement/human trafficking/domestic violence is preferred. Subject to alcohol and drug testing. Subject to criminal history background checks.
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The Goodwill-Suncoast Mission: Transforming lives through lifelong learning and the power of work. This mission is accomplished through employment services, training programs, and affordable housing. The sale of donated and new goods at Goodwill stores enables the agency to offer a variety of employment and training services, promote self-sufficiency, and contribute to community conservation through recycling.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veteran and a Drug-Free Workplace.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for supervising victims in the facility's living area and providing accurate daily information. They must ensure the safe operation of the facility while maintaining security and enforcing center rules.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid Certified Behavioral Health Technician certification in the state of Florida. Previous experience in residential facilities or knowledge of substance abuse, corrections, or human services is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% have no call, 32% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Behavioral Health median $37k (middle half $35k–$40k)42 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Behavioral Health listings in Florida | 96 active | 1,295 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 78% no call · 32% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida healthcare professional listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus · 9% offer loan repayment129 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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