Behavioral Health Technician (51006)

This Addiction Medicine position at WESTCARE is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Stated compensation: $15/hr.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $15 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in Pembroke Pines, Florida.

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral health supervision, Substance abuse treatment, Crisis intervention, Clinical documentation, Facility security, Urinalysis, Consumer orientation, Case management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for supervising consumer activities, maintaining facility security, and assisting clinical staff with interventions and medical coordination. They also facilitate group sessions, manage consumer transport, and ensure adherence to program policies and s...