Behavioral Health Technician Day Shift 7am-3pm
Listed compensation
$36k
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
SIMPLE IRA matching
Simple IRA
- Dental insurance
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
About Us
House of Hope is a dedicated non-profit organization passionate about transformation and healing. We are seeking an empathetic, proactive Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) day shift 7am-3pm to join our amazing team. If you thrive in diverse settings, possess strong interpersonal skills, and want to make a real difference in people's lives, this is the opportunity you have been searching for!
Your Impact
In this vital role, you will directly support our clients' recovery journeys. You will maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment during the essential day shift.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure Safety: Patrol campus perimeters and residential dorms regularly.
- Monitor Wellbeing: Observe client behaviors and track daily activities closely.
- Support Clinical Teams: Report health or safety concerns to clinicians immediately.
- Build Life Skills: Assist clients with daily living habits and hygiene.
- Provide Encouragement: Offer positive reinforcement to motivate clients daily.
- Maintain Documentation: Complete shift logs and incident reports accurately using computers.
What You Bring
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience: One year of BHT experience preferred.
- Specialization: Background working with substance abuse populations preferred.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills.
- Tech Skills: Comfortable using basic computer software and digital logs.
- Traits: Strong interpersonal boundaries, adaptability, and deep empathy.
Requirements
A high school diploma is required, with a preference for one year of BHT experience and a background in substance abuse. Candidates must possess strong interpersonal skills and basic computer proficiency.
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician Day Shift 7am-3pm at House of Hope a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Behavioral Health — ranked against 1,225 active Behavioral Health listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 53% have no call, 43% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$36k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $35k in an average-cost state. 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. At the posted ~$36k midpoint, that is roughly $1k–$3k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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- No nights
Living in Fort Lauderdale
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $650k≈ 17.9× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,736/mo≈ 90% of gross pay
- 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.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.