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Lake Worth, Florida

Behavioral Health Technician (FT/PT/PRN)

Behavioral Health TechIncludes callFull-Time

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Seeking professional Behavioral Health Technicians to join our team in Lake Worth, FL!

Hiring for Full Time, Part Time, and PRN Shifts.

Advanced Recovery Systems (ARS), an integrated behavioral healthcare management company, is dedicated to providing exceptional care for addiction, substance abuse, and mental health issues. With our facilities located across various regions of the U.S., we have been committed to furthering our mission and applying advanced approaches to patient care. Learn more about ARS and our transformative work at advancedrecoverysystems.com.

At Recovery Village Palm Beach (RVPB). In partnership with Baptist Health South Florida, The Recovery Village Palm Beach at Baptist Health is an accredited inpatient rehab facility that provides physician-led, compassionate care for adults with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.

Together with The Recovery Village Miami at Baptist Health, we provide a full continuum of care for every step in the recovery process. Discover more at advancedrecoverysystems.com

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) is responsible for the observation and monitoring of patients in treatment and reporting duties 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. Works effectively with the facility leadership team to ensure success of the facility by completing the following core job duties:

Communicate and enforce facility program rules and ensure compliance in a firm but fair and professional manner.

  • Communicate patient behavior with immediate supervisor and clinical team as appropriate.
  • Address problem behaviors as needed through verbal de-escalation techniques.
  • Adhere to time schedules
  • Maintain healthy and professional boundaries with patients and staff
  • Ensure that documentation is timely, consistent, clear, accurate and legible.
  • Keep clinical records secure at all times.

Required Qualifications

  • 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. minimum two (2) years' experience in BHT or similar patient care role preferred
  • Good driving record that meets safety and company insurance standards required
  • Must be able to pass a Level 2 Background Check

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with adult patients (18+) preferred.
  • 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: Benefits begin on the 1st day of the month following date of hire.
  • Competitive Starting Pay plus night shift differential
  • Paid Time Off: Up to 2 weeks/year | Accrual begins on Day 1 of employment
  • Retirement: 401K + match
  • Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, Life
  • Matching HSA: Up to $1500/year company contribution
  • Travel Concierge, LifeMart Employee Discounts, Health Advocate, EAP Program
  • And much more!

Advanced Recovery Systems complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices/EEO.

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Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for monitoring patients in treatment and ensuring a safe, secure environment. They must enforce facility rules, report patient behavior to clinical teams, and assist with various patient activities.

Requirements

A high school diploma is required, while an associate degree and one to two years of experience in a similar patient care role are preferred. Candidates must pass a Level 2 background check and possess a valid driving record.

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient ObservationPatient MonitoringClinical DocumentationBehavioral Health ManagementCrisis Intervention

Psychiatry 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 Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

What does the Psychiatry market look like in Florida?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.0 / 10 · above average in behavioral health tech rolesranked against 1,557 Behavioral Health Tech roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPsychiatry median $37k (middle half $35k–$40k)43 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychiatry listings in Florida8 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All psychiatry listings in Florida116 active1,595 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 74% no call · 46% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 7% state a sign-on bonus · 7% offer loan repayment116 active listings, Nov 2026
New Psychiatry listings1,316 in the last 30 days923 the 30 days before (+43%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Psychiatry pay trend (all specialties)+8.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,557 Behavioral Health Tech roles listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Florida figures use all psychiatrys: too few Florida Psychiatry postings state pay.

Location & Logistics

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

Top contract/1099 Behavioral Health Tech Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs
12
<$45k
10
$45k-55k
2
$55k-65k
1
$72k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
22%
Sign-on bonus
9%
PSLF eligible
9%
Loan repayment
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$23.28-$34.63/hr
#2

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$26.91-$28.58/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Psychiatry (Behavioral Health Tech) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 114 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off (2 weeks/year)
401K + Match
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
HSA with $1500/year match
Employee Assistance Program