Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Per-diem

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Job Description

BHT |Behavioral Health (SUD & MH) |12-Hour Shifts |Per-DIEM

Banyan Treatment Centers is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to join our team in Stuart, FL.

This is a meaningful, community-facing role for someone who understands the recovery journey, whether through professional experience, personal experience, or both and wants to be a consistent, trusted presence for people working hard to change their lives.

About the Company

Banyan Treatment Centers is a leading national provider of intensive treatment for individuals facing substance use and mental health disorders. Backed by TPG’s Rise Fund, Banyan is rapidly expanding access to high-quality, compassionate care.

Why Join Banyan Treatment Centers?

Martin county area has a strong and growing recovery community, and a real need for skilled, caring people to support it. This role puts you at the center of that work, with the backing of a nationally recognized organization behind you.

As a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT), you will:

  • Join a mission-driven, Joint Commission–accredited organization with the stability, resources, and reach of a national provider — right here in your own community.
  • Make a direct impact by supporting patients through structured daily programming, helping them build the skills and accountability needed for lasting recovery.
  • Work 12-hour day shifts — fewer days, longer shifts, and more days off to enjoy everything Seminole and the Gulf Coast have to offer..
  • Grow professionally in the behavioral health field, developing skills in patient engagement, group support, crisis prevention, and therapeutic program delivery.
  • Bring your whole background to the work — lived experience with recovery is understood here and genuinely valued on our team.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team committed to high-quality, trauma-informed care across both SUD and mental health tracks.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the delivery of structured daily programming and group coordination
  • Build consistent, trust-based relationships with patients to reinforce engagement and progress
  • Monitor patients and the facility environment and conduct regular safety checks
  • Communicate patient observations and needs to clinical and medical staff
  • Ensure adherence to program structure and facility rules
  • Document observations, safety checks, and incidents accurately and in a timely manner
  • Transport patients to and from the program and community appointments
  • Measure and record vital signs
  • Conduct UDS and breathalyzer testing in accordance with company policy
  • Provide emotional support and encouragement to patients throughout the program day
  • Recognize signs of clinical concern and refer appropriately to therapy or medical staff
  • Keep Team Leaders and the Supervisor/Operations Director informed of relevant patient information
  • Assist with supply management, discharge preparations, and day-to-day facility operations

Qualifications

Required

  • High school diploma/ Equivalent
  • Ability to maintain professionalism, empathy, and composure in high-stress or crisis situations.
  • Strong observation, communication, and documentation skills.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
  • Driving roles require: valid driver's license, 3-year record of safe driving, minimum age of 21, and ability to meet company motor vehicle insurance

Requirements

Preferred

  • Personal or professional familiarity with the local recovery community; lived experience is highly valued.
  • Work experience in the field of substance use disorder or mental health treatment.
  • Experience supporting patients in inpatient levels of care.
  • Relevant behavioral health certification.

If you're ready to put your experience and community roots to work for a mission-driven organization, we'd like to meet you. Apply to join the team at Banyan Treatment Centers in Stuart, FL.

Banyan Treatment Centers is an equal opportunity employer.

Key Skills

Vital Signs MonitoringUDS TestingSubstance Use Disorder SupportMental Health SupportPatient Transportation

Healthcare Professional Career Context

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).

Of the 50 active healthcare listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% have no call, 32% require no weekends.

What does the healthcare market look like in Florida?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedhealthcare median $37k (middle half $35k–$40k)47 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
healthcare listings in Florida127 active1,737 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 78% no call · 32% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida healthcare professional listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus · 9% offer loan repayment127 active listings, Oct 2026
healthcare pay trend−3.0% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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

5.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Stuart

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$479k
Typical market rent
$2,151/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.2
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Port St. Lucie, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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