Now Hiring! Behavioral Health Technician

ACTS, Inc. is growing! We are seeking a compassionate, driven individual to join us in making a lasting impact through meaningful work on the Adult Residential Housing Team!

What's In It for You?

Salary Range: $16.00-$18.75/hr.

Location: Adult Residential Housing program in Tarpon Springs, Florida
Work/Life Balance: 10 company paid holidays and 11 days paid time off per year
Benefits: Eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance. Voluntary Life Insurance and other supplemental policy offerings on the first day of the month following 60 days of full-time employment

Your Future: 403(B) retirement account with up to 5% company match
Professional Growth and Development Opportunities Available

What You'll be Doing?

• Making frequent rounds of facility to insure adequate safeguards and client safety are maintained. 
• Observing clients for changes in behavior and motivates clients to participate in activities.
• Advises clients in their personal adjustment utilizing verbal de-escalation techniques. 
• Interprets the client handbook for clients as needed and applies applicable rules and regulations to clients.
• Documents individual contacts, daily case notes, incident and injury reports and grievances. 
• Assists clients in preparing for court appearances or other outside activities.
• Implements supportive, psycho-educational and recreational groups. 
• Advises and guides clients on personal hygiene habits. 
• Monitors and tracks compliance with self-administered medication process after successful completion of training provided by ACTS, Inc.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need?

• A high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Valid Florida Driver License. 
• Ability to pass Federal, State and Local Law Level 2 background clearances.
• Ability to participate in crisis intervention and CPR/First Aid training and apply learned techniques, as needed.

Who We Are? https://www.actsfl.org/

At ACTS (Agency for Community Treatment Services), we're more than just a team, we're a community dedicated to changing lives. For over 45 years, ACTS has provided vital services to individuals facing mental illness, substance use disorders and homelessness. We're passionate about what we do, and we're looking for like-minded individuals to join us in an environment where you and your contributions are valued.

ACTS, Inc. participates in the federal government's E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For all new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to www.uscis.gov and click on 'E-Verify' located near the bottom of the page.