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Behavioral Health Technician II-Day Shift
Job Code:26-274-012
Campus/Location:Colonial Campus
FT/PT Status:Full time 30-39
Work Hours:7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Hours per week36 hours
  

Behavioral Health Technician!

Looking for a compassionate Behavioral Health Technician with experience in multi-campus care for patients with mental health and addiction diagnoses. Skilled in crisis intervention, and safe transportation. Committed to providing a therapeutic environment, meticulous documentation, and collaborative care in adult/children crisis and detoxification units.

Job Responsibilities:


What you will do.

Facilitate safe, therapeutic environments across multiple programs, serving children and adults with mental health, substance abuse and dual-diagnosis.

Maintain detailed daily documentation and collaborate with clinical teams to support treatment plans.

Operate effectively across diverse department, including Adult/Children's Crisis Units, Detox and Transitional Living.

Why SalusCare?

Established nonprofit serving Southwest Florida

Mission-driven, community based organization

Opportunity to influence program growth and development

Competitive salary

Health Benefits

Generous PTO

Preferred Skills:

Crisis Intervention

De- escalation techniques

Documentation

Dual Diagnosis Care (Mental Health & Substance Abuse)

Additional Requirements:

Successful pre-employment medical screening (drug test and TB)

Level 2 Background screening (DCF & AHCA)

Completion of one-week orientation

Job Qualifications:

Requires a High School diploma/equivalent.  One (1) year direct-care experience in a behavioral health, human services, corrections, mental health or related field preferred. OR The successful completion of the equivalent of 30 semester/credit hours towards an undergraduate degree in health, behavioral health, human services or a related field.

Should possess a general knowledge of co-occurring disorders in order to best serve both target populations (substance abuse and mental health preferred). Must be comfortable working with children and adults and to use verbal and physical interventions (as a last resort) to manage aggression.

For those seeking employment in a residential setting a valid Florida driver’s license with a good driving record and current auto insurance is required.