Behavioral Health Technician (Clearwater Campus)
Listed compensation
$18/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
About the Organization
Operation PAR, Inc. is a non-profit organization offering the full continuum of services for individuals with substance use and/or mental health disorders. PAR has been providing comprehensive behavioral health treatment in west Florida since 1970 through advocacy, education, clinical services, and research.
Benefits
- 9 paid holidays per year
- 3 weeks of PTO per year (on top of holidays). PTO increases to 4 weeks/year after 2 years of employment, and then to 5 weeks/year after 5 years of employment.
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- 401k matching
- Tuition reimbursement
- Continuing education, reimbursement for professional certifications, licensure and qualified supervision.
SCHEDULE: Full time available ( )
$18.00 + Shift Diff (evenings & weekends)
Job Functions
Entry level client serving position for individuals with limited counseling skills and/or experience. Involves responsibility for the health, safety, and security of clients assigned. Involves transportation of clients in an approved agency vehicle. Under appropriate supervision, may provide information and education to clients in a group setting. Provides 24-hour coverage during assigned shift.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
- One (1) year experience in treatment, counseling education, or related field preferred.
Special Requirements
- Valid driver's license or state ID card required.
- Must be cleared by PAR auto insurance carrier to operate PAR vehicles.
- Must pass level II background (info.flclearinghouse.com ) and drug screen.
Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability. Veterans encouraged to apply. Operation PAR Inc is a drug-free workplace that adheres to federal regulations as it pertains to marijuana use.
EOE/ADA/VETERANS/DFWP
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for the health, safety, and security of clients during their assigned shifts. They also provide transportation for clients using agency vehicles and facilitate group education sessions under supervision.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent. A valid driver's license and the ability to pass a level II background check and drug screen are mandatory.
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 75% have no call, 40% require no weekends.
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 2.1 / 10 · above average in behavioral health | ranked against 1,338 Behavioral Health listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Behavioral Health median $40k (middle half $36k–$45k)37 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Behavioral Health listings in Florida | 94 active | 1,339 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 75% no call · 40% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida healthcare professional listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus · 10% offer loan repayment126 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Behavioral Health pay trend | −5.0% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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