PRN Behavioral Health Technician - 7AM-7PM, 7PM-7AM (weekday and weekend shifts available)

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Job Description

  • PRN Behavioral Health Technician - 7AM-7PM, 7PM-7AM (weekday and weekend shifts available)
  • Department: Operations
  • Employment Type: Part Time
  • Location: Accel Research Sites - DeLand, FL
  • Reporting To: Diana Toney

Description

Alcanza is a growing multi-site, multi-phase clinical research company with a network of locations in AL, AZ, FL, GA, IL, MA, MI, MO, NV, SC, TX, VA, and Puerto Rico. We have established a strong presence across Phase I-IV studies and several therapeutic areas including vaccine, neurology, dermatology, psychiatry, and general medicine. Join us as we continue to grow.

The Behavioral Health Technician provides support to study participants enrolled in clinical trials involving mental health, CNS, or behavioral conditions. Working under the supervision of Investigators, Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs), and site leadership, this role ensures participant safety, supports protocol adherence, and contributes to high-quality data collection in a structured research environment.

Key Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties: In collaboration with other members of the clinical research site team, works to ensure the execution of assigned studies. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Monitor participant safety, behavior, and overall well-being during study visits, including extended or overnight stays (when applicable)

Support execution of study protocols by assisting CRCs with visit flow, assessments, and participant management

Perform and document observational data per protocol requirements (e. g., mood, behavior, sleep patterns, adverse events)

  • Assist with inventory of belongings, vital signs collection and routine participant check-ins as delegated
  • Maintain accurate, timely documentation in source notes and systems in alignment with GCP standards
  • Ensure adherence to protocol requirements, site SOPs, and regulatory guidelines
  • Assist in managing the clinical environment to ensure safety, organization, and protocol readiness
  • Participate in de-escalation and crisis response when necessary, following site training and procedures

Collaborate cross-functionally with CRCs, Investigators, and site leadership to maintain efficient study operations

Ensures study related reports and patient results are reviewed by the Research Coordinator and/or investigator in a timely manner.

Assists the site with recruitment, study activities, and administrative needs as needed.

Maintain a positive, results-oriented work environment, build partnerships within the team, and model teamwork.

Maintains strict confidentiality of patients, employees, customers and company information at all times and adheres to HIPAA Guidelines.

Perform all other duties as requested or assigned.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Minimum Qualifications

An associate’s degree in psychology, behavioral health, or related field and 1 year of experience in a healthcare or behavioral health setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required. CPR/BLS certification is required. Experience with CNS studies, psychiatric assessments, or behavioral observation tools is highly preferred. Experience in clinical research and with extended hour or overnight patient stays is a plus.

Required Skills

Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft applications, email, electronic health records, web applications, and the ability to type proficiently (40+ wpm);

  • Performing basic clinical procedures such as blood pressure, vitals, EKGs, phlebotomy, etc.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
  • Well-developed interpersonal and listening skills and the ability to work well independently as well as with co-workers, subjects, managers and external customers.
  • Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks, and adapt to changes in workloads and priorities.
  • Must be professional, respectful of others, self-motivated, and have a strong work ethic.
  • Must possess a high degree of integrity and dependability.
  • Ability to work under minimal supervision, identify problems and implement solutions.

Ability to handle highly sensitive information in a confidential and professional manner, and in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.

Requirements

Requires an associate's degree in psychology or behavioral health with one year of healthcare experience and CPR/BLS certification. Proficiency in basic clinical procedures and computer applications is essential.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

Participant MonitoringClinical Protocol AdherenceObservational Data CollectionHIPAA ComplianceMicrosoft OfficeBlood Pressure MonitoringEKGInterpersonal Communication

Mental Health Therapy Career Context

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).

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PRN Behavioral Health Technician - 7AM-7PM, 7PM-7AM (weekday and weekend shifts available) at Alcanza Clinical Research a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Behavioral Health Tech roles — ranked against 1,714 active Behavioral Health Tech roles listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Behavioral Health Tech roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,714 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in DeLand

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$323k
Typical market rent
$1,851/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.