Lead Behavioral Health Technician (Lead BHT) FT Evenings
Listed compensation
$18 - $20/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
We are Harmony Hills Behavioral Health (HHBH), a longstanding residential treatment facility serving adults with primary mental health disorders, in central Florida. We are in Altoona, FL, less than one hour North of Orlando. Our serene, rural setting allows guests to heal away from the stresses of everyday life. Through both evidence-based and holistic treatment therapies, our guests heal in mind, body, and spirit.
Come join us as we make a positive difference in the lives of others!
We seek an experienced Lead Behavioral Health Technician (Lead BHT) to join our team!
Schedule: * Lead BHT - 3p - 11p Thursday - Monday / holidays and weekends
The experience BHT should meet the following minimum requirements:
- Minimum of (2) years of experience as a BHT in a behavioral or mental health environment.
- Minimum 1 year experience as a Lead BHT is required.
- Able to work the schedule as above noted for each role.
- Behavioral Health experience required; background in home health, ER acute care and residential treatment preferred.
- Able to pass a AHCA level 2 background check.
Job Status: Full-time
Pay: $18 - $20/hour
Medical Specialty: Psychiatry, Behavioral, Dual Diagnosis
Education: H.S. Diploma
Experience: Behavioral Health 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Ability to Commute: Altoona, FL 32702 (Required)
Schedule: * 8-hour Shift
- Night shift
- Holidays
- Weekend availability
Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package with voluntary and company-paid plans that demonstrate the commitment we have to our staff in providing the best benefit options that prioritize employee well-being.
It Includes
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, ensuring you and your family have access to top-notch care
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance
- HSA and FSA accounts
- Worksite benefits - Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Critical Illness plans
- Legal plan
- Corporate discounts
- Employee assistance program
- Pet insurance
- Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with ample time off so you can recharge and take care of personal matters, which includes: 7 holidays, vacation, sick and personal time-off.
- 401(k) w/ match with eligibility after completion of 90 days employment to invest in your future and help you build financial security for tomorrow.
- We believe in your growth! We have professional development opportunities, that include our ongoing compliance training program, to advance your skills and career.
We encourage all qualified candidates to apply with confidence and will contact all candidates that closely match the position requirements. We wish all candidates the best of luck in your search!
3p - 11p Thursday - Monday / holidays and weekends
Key Responsibilities
The Lead Behavioral Health Technician will oversee daily operations and provide direct care to adults in a residential mental health facility. This role involves leading the team during evening shifts to ensure high-quality, evidence-based treatment and patient safety.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least two years of experience in a behavioral or mental health setting, including one year in a lead capacity. A high school diploma is required, along with the ability to pass an AHCA level 2 background check.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Psychiatry Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$40k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $38k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 63% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.0% vs. the 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. At the posted ~$40k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$3k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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