Behavioral Health Technician
Compensation
Pay not listed
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the pay range, the work setting, call expectations and time off.
Job Description
About Renaissance Recovery Florida
Renaissance Recovery Florida is a premier provider of behavioral health and substance use treatment, dedicated to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care. We help individuals rebuild their lives through structured support, clinical excellence, and a recovery-driven culture.
The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) plays a vital role in direct client care and daily program operations. This position supports clients throughout their treatment experience while communicating key observations and updates to the Operations Manager and Program Director.
Key Responsibilities
- Follow Renaissance Recovery Florida policies and procedures
- Complete client intakes and documentation in EMR
- Conduct drug and alcohol testing (UA/BAC)
- Observe, monitor, and report client behavior
- Reinforce program rules and expectations
- Maintain clean and organized program spaces
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Behavioral health or substance use experience preferred
- CPR and First Aid certification required
Work Environment
- Quiet clinical setting
- Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs
- Required
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 84% have no call, 38% require no weekends.
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Behavioral Health median $37k (middle half $35k–$40k)37 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Behavioral Health listings in Florida | 89 active | 1,232 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 84% no call · 38% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 7% state a sign-on bonus · 6% offer loan repayment125 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Behavioral Health listings | 837 in the last 30 days | 501 the 30 days before (+67%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Behavioral Health pay trend | −3.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
Top Behavioral Health Tech Jobs
37 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
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Benefits & Perks
21 jobsShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,215 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
About Renaissance Recovery - Florida
Living in Lantana
- Median resident rent
- $1,758/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 23 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.