Behavioral Health Technician

Confidential Employer

2 months ago

Lake Worth, FloridaUp to $1500Full TimeBehavioral Health Technician

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Advanced Recovery Systems as a Behavioral Health Technician – Lake Worth, FL in United States. Seeking professional Behavioral Health Technicians to join our team in Lake Worth, FL! Hiring for Full Time, Part Time, and PRN Shifts.

Key Responsibilities

as indicated and contributes to the welfare of the organization and assists patients in a variety of patient activities.

Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment.

Communicate patient behavior with immediate supervisor and clinical team as appropriate.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required Associates degree and minimum one (1) year experience in BHT or similar patient care role preferred In lieu of Associate's degree.

Prior experience in behavioral health, healthcare, or human services in roles with emphasis involving direct customer or client service experience, strongly preferred.

CPR and Standard First Aid certification or in process of obtaining preferred.

Benefits & Compensation

10 days PTO.

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Night or evening shifts may be required.

Apply to join Advanced Recovery Systems as a Behavioral Health Technician – Lake Worth, FL.

Key Skills

Patient ObservationMonitoringReportingProgram Rule EnforcementVerbal De-escalationTime Schedule AdherenceBoundary MaintenanceDocumentationRecord SecurityPatient Activity Assistance

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Position Insights

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Confidential Employer is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: Up to $1500.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Lake Worth, Florida.

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Observation, Monitoring, Reporting, Program Rule Enforcement, Verbal De-escalation, Time Schedule Adherence, Boundary Maintenance, Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for observing and monitoring patients in treatment, reporting duties as required, and assisting with various patient activities while maintaining a safe and secure environment. Core duties include communicating and enforcing program rules professionall...

Benefits package: Competitive Starting Pay, Night Shift Differential, Paid Time Off, 401k with Match, Health Insurance, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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