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Delray Beach, Florida

Behavioral Health Tech

Behavioral Health TechFull-Time

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Full-Time
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Posted 42m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Job Shift: Nights

Job Type: Full Time

Up to $2,000 SOB for qualified candidates, paid over 24 months.

Behavioral Health Tech (BHT) is responsible and accountable for assisting the RN or LPN in patient care. A BHT also assists with gathering information which assists the RN/LPN in the implementation of the patient treatment and care plan.

The Behavioral Health Tech also ensures patient and family safety while offering support and comfort to patients and families. The BHT assists in creating and maintaining a therapeutic environment. Work is performed in accordance with established policies, procedures, rules and regulations of the hospital.

Qualifications

Education

  • Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Preferred: BA/BS in psychology or related degree.

Experience

  • Minimum: Prior experience in behavioral healthcare setting.
  • Preferred: Two (2) years of behavioral health experience with adult/psychiatric/substance abuse inpatients

Required Certification/Licensure/Registration

  • American Heart Association BLS certification
  • Successful completion of CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
  • Non-Violent Crisis Prevention Certification course within 90 days of hire and maintained annually

Other Qualifications

  • None

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Embark on a rewarding career with Delray Medical Center hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Delray Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Career development and continuing education opportunities
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Delray Medical Center, part of the Palm Beach Health Network, is a 536-bed acute care hospital spanning 30 acres, employing over 1,700 employees, 700 physicians and serving southern Palm Beach County for over 40 years. As both a community hospital and state-designated Level I Trauma Center, Delray Medical Center offers several specialized services including advanced cardiac and vascular facilities, orthopedics, neurosciences, emergency care and weight-loss surgery.

Pinecrest Rehabilitation and Outpatient Hospital at Delray Medical Center is the only state designated brain and spinal cord injury rehabilitation program in the county by the State of Florida. Delray Medical Center is also home to Fair Oaks Pavilion, a 53-bed adult psychiatry unit. Come join one of our many teams!

Key Responsibilities

Assist registered nurses and licensed practical nurses with patient care and gather information to support implementation of treatment and care plans. Promote patient and family safety, provide support and comfort, and help create and maintain a therapeutic environment in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Behavioral Health SupportPatient SafetyPatient and Family SupportTherapeutic Environment MaintenancePatient Information GatheringTreatment Plan SupportNonviolent Crisis InterventionBasic Life Support

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% have no call, 44% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 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.

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