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Deerfield Beach, Florida

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Behavioral Health TechFull-Time

Listed compensation

$18-$20/hr

The week · per this posting3-day week · 3×12s

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) at FHE Health!

About Us

FHE Health ("FHE") is a nationally recognized behavioral healthcare institution that delivers quality, medically integrated personalized treatment for those suffering from Behavioral Health Disorders.

We specialize in addictive disorders and other behavioral health diagnoses such as mood disorders, depression, anxiety, and traumatic disorders. We employ a team of highly qualified, compassionate individuals who share in the desire to serve this vulnerable population.

We provide innovative treatment by creating an environment that promotes healing and optimized learning.

FHE Health is a facility licensed by both the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and the Agency for Healthcare Administration (AHCA). We are accredited by both the JOINT Commission and the Commission of Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)

We are members of the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP), and Deerfield Beach’s Best Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center. We are not conventional; we are at the forefront of a medically integrated, modern, scientific, and technological approach to behavioral health and addiction treatment, delivering progressive services not seen in the behavioral health market.

As an eight-time "Top Workplace" award winner, we take pride in offering an innovative and collaborative work culture where compassion meets excellence.

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking a Behavioral Health Technician for our Detox and Mental Health facility who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals battling behavioral health challenges. If you're a dedicated, empathetic, and skilled detox and mental health technician, we’d love to meet you!

What You'll Do

  • Assist the nursing staff in the responsibility for day-to-day processing of new admissions
  • Serve as a support for patients entering treatment in the facility.
  • Observe all patient activity, maintain a visible presence on the patients in and outside the campus, and circulate throughout the treatment center’s facility.
  • Assist patients’ daily activities and ADL’s, as needed.
  • Act as a liaison between patients and treatment team, documenting pertinent observations to support treatment team and assist the patient.
  • Recognize and respond to crisis situations and provides appropriate interventions.
  • Supervise patients while they are unpacking/packing
  • Maintain orderly conduct of patients, ensuring the safety of all patients.
  • Conduct searches of patient property and removes all contraband.
  • Observe urinalysis exams.
  • Transport patients to and from the emergency room and/or doctor’s appointments when necessary using company vehicle.

What You Need

  • Current CPR Certification or must be obtained
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Training or must be obtained
  • Valid Florida Driver’s License
  • Be at least 21 years of age to drive company vehicles, if required
  • Certification or associate degree in behavioral health
  • Experience working in a mental health institution or psychiatric facility

Take the Next Step in Your Career! Be part of a team that’s redefining behavioral healthcare. If you're passionate about helping people heal and thrive, apply today!

Limited openings for three 12-hour day shifts. Days and Nights available

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Technician assists nursing staff with new admissions and provides direct support to patients throughout their daily activities. They are responsible for maintaining a safe environment, monitoring patient behavior, and responding to crisis situations as they arise.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a certification or associate degree in behavioral health and possess a valid Florida driver's license. Current CPR and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certifications are required or must be obtained upon hiring.

Key Skills

Behavioral health supportCrisis interventionPatient observationADL assistanceDocumentationSafety monitoringContraband detectionUrinalysis observationPatient transportation

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 13.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Behavioral Health by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedBehavioral Health median $37k (middle half $35k–$40k)38 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Behavioral Health listings in Florida86 active1,228 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 70% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 7% state a sign-on bonus · 7% offer loan repayment116 active listings, Nov 2026
New Behavioral Health listings861 in the last 30 days503 the 30 days before (+71%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Behavioral Health pay trend+13.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 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.

Top Behavioral Health Tech Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 20 employers
5
<$40k
5
$40k-45k
8
$45k-50k
2
$52k
3
$55k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

14 jobs
401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
36%
Sign-on bonus
14%
PSLF eligible
14%
Loan repayment
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$23.28-$34.63/hr
#2

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$26.91-$28.58/hr
#3

Therapeutic Recreation Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

$23-$27/hr
#4

Behavioral Health Technician

$16-$25/hr
+ 21 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Below most Behavioral Health listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,195 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Hospitals and Health Care
Deerfield Beach, Florida
51-200 employees

Living in Deerfield Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$471k
Typical market rent
$2,418/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 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.