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Sarasota, Florida

Behavioral Health Technician (Sarasota) 3pm-11pm

Behavioral Health TechFull-Time

Listed compensation

$16-$18/hr

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Job Description

  • Job Location: Sarasota - Sarasota, FL
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Salary Range: $16.00 - $18.00Hourly
  • Job Shift: Swing, POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS AHCA – Level 2 Screening/ Eligibility According to the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), disqualifying offenses for a background screening include: violent crimes like murder, manslaughter, aggravated assault, and battery; sexual offenses like sexual battery, child sexual abuse; drug-related felonies, particularly trafficking or distribution; child abuse and neglect; fraud and theft, especially against vulnerable populations; and kidnapping or false imprisonment; all of which could prevent someone from working in a healthcare setting regulated by AHCA

DRIVER EXPERIENCE PER OUR INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS Drivers need to be:

  • At least 21 years old
  • Have four years driving experience or more
  • Hold a valid CDL license (when/where required) Any driver with one (1) Major Violation within the prior three years is not acceptable Major Violations:
  • DWI, DUI, OUI, OWI
  • Refusing a substance test
  • Driving with an open container of alcohol
  • Reckless driving
  • Hit and run
  • Fleeing a police officer
  • Racing
  • Driving while license is revoked or suspended
  • Negligent, homicide, manslaughter or assault arising out of the operation of a motor vehicle
  • Felony conviction involving a motor vehicle
  • Using a motor vehicle for the commission of a felony
  • Leaving the scene of an accident
  • Speeding violations 25 mph and over Any driver with more than three (3) Moving Violations within the prior three years is not acceptable Moving Violations: Include most driving and moving violations such as:
  • Speeding
  • Improper lane change
  • Failure to yield or obey a traffic signal or sign
  • Speeding violations under 25 mph
  • Texting while driving
  • Unsafe operation of a motor vehicle
  • Improper use of HOV lane At Fault Accidents - Fleets with any driver with more than one (1) at-fault accident within the prior three years is not acceptable EDUCATION: Graduation from High School or GED. Will consider individuals without a high-school diploma with at least 1 year of experience in the treatment industry. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 1-year experience in treatment industry preferred. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Current and valid Florida Driver License. CPR certification and First Aid within 90 days of employment. SKILLS/ABILITIES: Demonstrates Proficiency in Communication, Observation & Written skills. Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding Patient Confidentiality laws. Knowledge of Drug-Free Workplace Policies. Knowledge of Workplace Violence. Knowledge of Corporate Integrity & Ethics Knowledge of addictions. Ability to interact with a multi-disciplinary team to assist in facets of the recovery program relating to physical health. Knowledge of the 12-Step Recovery Program. Knowledge and competency in problem solving, stress management, ethics and team building. Knowledge of alcohol and other drugs that includes; Alcohol and addictive drugs and their physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual impact on the individual. Alcohol and addictive drugs and their impact on the family. Ability to determine if a medical emergency exists and to take appropriate action, when necessary. Knowledge of emergency procedures used in case of alcohol and/or drug overdose. Knowledge of First Aid and CPR. Knowledge of Federal, State and Municipal laws and/or regulations that regulate the treatment of alcoholism and drug addiction, including: Confidentiality Patient Rights Professional Code of Ethics Discrimination Flexibility to adapt to schedule changes and assumption of responsibilities not delineated in the job description which are related to work as a member of an addiction treatment team. AGE SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS SERVED/RESPONSIBILITY: Adults OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Familiar with community resources EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION: Type of position: Full-time/Nonexempt Qualifications: POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS AHCA – Level 2 Screening/ Eligibility According to the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), disqualifying offenses for a background screening include: violent crimes like murder, manslaughter, aggravated assault, and battery; sexual offenses like sexual battery, child sexual abuse; drug-related felonies, particularly trafficking or distribution; child abuse and neglect; fraud and theft, especially against vulnerable populations; and kidnapping or false imprisonment; all of which could prevent someone from working in a healthcare setting regulated by AHCA. DRIVER EXPERIENCE PER OUR INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS Drivers need to be:
  • Improper use of HOV lane At Fault Accidents - Fleets with any driver with more than one (1) at-fault accident within the prior three years is not acceptable EDUCATION: Graduation from High School or GED. Will consider individuals without a high-school diploma with at least 1 year of experience in the treatment industry. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 1-year experience in treatment industry preferred. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Current and valid Florida Driver License. CPR certification and First Aid within 90 days of employment. SKILLS/ABILITIES: Demonstrates Proficiency in Communication, Observation & Written skills. Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding Patient Confidentiality laws. Knowledge of Drug-Free Workplace Policies. Knowledge of Workplace Violence. Knowledge of Corporate Integrity & Ethics Knowledge of addictions. Ability to interact with a multi-disciplinary team to assist in facets of the recovery program relating to physical health. Knowledge of the 12-Step Recovery Program. Knowledge and competency in problem solving, stress management, ethics and team building. Knowledge of alcohol and other drugs that includes; Alcohol and addictive drugs and their physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual impact on the individual. Alcohol and addictive drugs and their impact on the family. Ability to determine if a medical emergency exists and to take appropriate action, when necessary. Knowledge of emergency procedures used in case of alcohol and/or drug overdose. Knowledge of First Aid and CPR. Knowledge of Federal, State and Municipal laws and/or regulations that regulate the treatment of alcoholism and drug addiction, including: Confidentiality Patient Rights Professional Code of Ethics Discrimination Flexibility to adapt to schedule changes and assumption of responsibilities not delineated in the job description which are related to work as a member of an addiction treatment team. AGE SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS SERVED/RESPONSIBILITY: Adults OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Familiar with community resources EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION: Type of position: Full-time/Nonexempt

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Technician will assist a multi-disciplinary team in a recovery program, focusing on the physical health and well-being of adult patients. Responsibilities include monitoring patient status, responding to medical emergencies, and ensuring adherence to confidentiality and ethical standards.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of experience in the treatment industry. A valid Florida driver's license and the ability to pass an AHCA Level 2 background screening are mandatory.

Key Skills

Patient careCommunication skillsObservation skillsEmergency responseDocumentation

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 73% have no call, 43% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Behavioral Health by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$33k–$37kBehavioral Health median $40k (middle half $35k–$42k)38 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$34k in purchasing powerFlorida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Behavioral Health listings in Florida94 active1,340 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 73% no call · 43% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Behavioral Health pay trend−5.0% 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. At the posted ~$35k midpoint, that is roughly $1k–$2k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Behavioral Health Tech Jobs

19 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

19 jobs · 18 employers
8
<$45k
8
$45k-50k
3
$52k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

12 jobs
401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
17%
Sign-on bonus
8%
PSLF eligible
8%

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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 1,317 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Sarasota

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$440k
Typical market rent
$2,210/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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