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Compassion Behavioral Health
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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Behavioral Health TechFull-Time

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Job Description

Compassion Behavioral Health is a provider of behavioral healthcare services. CBH’s team-oriented work environment has been empowered to make a difference and reflect the input from employees, physicians, and all strategic alliances. The firm seeks individuals who convey excellent care and customer service, as well as an unparalleled commitment to patients, staff, physicians, and community.

Third Shift 12Am-8:30Am Available

  • Candidate must have a clear and valid Drivers License
  • Experience with the Mental Health Population is a plus

Job Description

CBH is looking for a passionate individual to join our BHT department at our PHP Location in Fort Lauderdale.

As a Behavioral Health Associate at CBH you will participate in the implementation of patients' treatment plan by:

Providing care and close supervision of facility patients and documenting behavior

Developing positive relationships with patients and co-workers

Following facility policies and procedures implementing treatment plans and providing crisis intervention as necessary.

Actively participate as part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction

Act as a role model in using appropriate counseling skills by de-escalating aggression, using active listening skills, using appropriate tone and volume of voice, providing a high frequency and variety of positive reinforcements, maintaining appropriate boundaries, and promoting a positive peer culture.

Primary liaison between the clinical team and the patients of CBH.

Work closely with the department head to meat department goals.

CBH is a private treatment program in Florida that is dedicated to providing comprehensive care for adult men and women who are struggling with mental health and substance use disorders. Visit our website at compassionbehavioralhealth.com

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Technician will provide direct patient care, supervision, and crisis intervention while documenting behaviors and implementing treatment plans. They will act as a liaison between the clinical team and patients to ensure a supportive and therapeutic environment.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a clear and valid driver's license and demonstrate a commitment to patient care. Previous experience with the mental health population is considered a plus for this entry-level position.

Key Skills

De-escalationDocumentationTreatment plan implementationMental health supportSubstance use disorder supportBoundary setting

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 66% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 11.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 50% of Behavioral Health listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,279 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Fort Lauderdale

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$650k
Typical market rent
$2,736/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.