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Delray Beach, Florida

Behavioral Health Tech

Behavioral Health TechPer Diem

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Job Description

Job Shift: Nights

Job Type: Per Diem

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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Be the heart of compassionate care in a patient care support role with us! In this vital role, you'll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey. If youre dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact on patients' lives, we encourage you to apply today and become a crucial part of our caring team!

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

The Behavioral Health Tech assists the RN or LPN in patient care and the implementation of treatment plans. They also ensure patient safety and help maintain a therapeutic environment within the hospital.

Key Skills

Behavioral health supportTreatment plan implementationTherapeutic environment maintenancePsychiatric careSubstance abuse supportDocumentationEmpathyCommunication

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 66% have no call, 30% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 50% of Behavioral Health listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,290 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Delray Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$595k
Typical market rent
$2,841/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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Benefits & Perks

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