BOLEY CENTER·Saint Petersburg, Florida
The Behavioral Health Technician provides essential services to clients in a residential facility, including living skills training and counseling. They are also responsible for medication monitoring, transportation, and maintaining regulatory documentation.
Boley Centers, Inc., a private, non-profit organization serving individuals with mental disabilities, individuals and families who are homeless, veterans and youth in Pinellas County, has an opening for a Full Time Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) at its Edna Stephens Residence in St. Petersburg.
The Behavior Health Technician provides and/or produces a variety of services for clients living in assigned residential facility. Services include Living Skills Training, transportation to and from activities, counseling, medication monitoring and housekeeping assistance. Also responsible for maintaining records, receipts and other documentation as required by regulations, policies and procedures.
High school diploma or GED required.
At least 6 months of experience working in a human services organization. 30 hours of college credits can be substituted for experience.
Some knowledge of mental illness and working with individuals with mental illness preferred.
Valid Florida driver's license required.
Must pass a Level 2 background check and drug screen.
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Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability. Veterans encouraged to apply. Boley Centers is a drug-free workplace that adheres to federal regulations as it pertains to marijuana use. EOE/ADA/VETERANS/DFWP
Market context
Behavioral Health Technician roles in Florida are commonly tied to inpatient, outpatient, and residential behavioral health settings, where employers look for dependable support staff who can work with diverse patient needs. This role is competitive because candidates need a high school diploma or associate degree, relevant experience, a preferred Behavioral Health Technician certification, and must clear a Florida driver’s license check, level II background screening, and drug screen. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credentials and background-check readiness before applying.
