Pays Salary Range: $18.00/hour — Behavioral Health Tech market median is ~$40k (30 jobs)
Behavioral Health Technician (52851)
About the Role
Full-time behavioral health technician in Pembroke Pines, FL. Supervises consumers in residential treatment setting. $18/hr.
Join WESTCARE INC as a Behavioral Health Technician – Full Time in Pembroke Pines, Florida.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $18/hr.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
Apply to join WESTCARE INC as a Behavioral Health Technician – Full Time.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for supervising consumer activities, facilitating group meetings, and ensuring the safety and security of the residential facility. They also assist medical staff with medication procedures, transport consumers, and document clinical data including incident reports and urinalysis results.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or G.E.D. and at least one year of experience in substance abuse treatment. A Behavioral Health Technician certification from the Florida Certification Board is required within six months of hire, along with a valid driver's license and CPR/First Aid certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% have no call, 25% require no weekends.
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$34k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $33k 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 ~$34k midpoint, that is roughly $1k–$2k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Behavioral Health Tech roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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