Now Hiring! Senior Behavioral Health Technician (Sr. BHT)

ACTS is growing! We are seeking a compassionate, driven individual to join us in making a lasting impact through meaningful work on the Juvenile Addictions Receiving Team!

What's In It for You?

Salary Range: $18.00-$19.00/hr.

Location: On-Site at our Addictions Receiving Facility.

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.

Work/Life Balance: 10 company paid holidays and 11 days paid time off per year.

What You'll be Doing?

• Serves as the team lead for other BHTs by providing support and mentorship.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of program policies and procedures.
• Supports supervisory staff with scheduling, ordering, communications, and training.
• Performs admission and intake responsibilities including orientation, documentation, and searches for contraband.
• Communicates with clients to talk about their personal issues including dependency, delinquency, mental illness and/or substance misuse.
• Observes clients for changes in behavior, monitors activities of clients, motivates clients to participate in activities, and guides and advises clients in their personal adjustment utilizing verbal de-escalation techniques.
• Provides supportive services including life skills, psycho-educational and recreational groups.
• Interprets the client handbook for clients as needed; applies applicable rules and regulations to clients.
• Makes frequent rounds of facility to ensure adequate safeguards and client safety are maintained.
• Assists clients in preparing for school, court appearances, medical/dental appointments, or other outside activities.
• Documents individual contacts, daily case notes, incident and injury reports and grievances.
• Monitors and tracks compliance with self-administered medication process.
• Assists clients in gathering/obtaining personal property when discharged.
• Builds new case files and breaks down discharged client case files.
• Other duties as assigned.

What is Required?

• Associate degree, or a minimum of 60 college credit hours with 20 hours of concentration in a human service-related field and Certified Behavioral Health Technician OR
• Bachelor's degree in a human service-related field.
• Valid Florida Driver License.
• Ability to pass Federal, State, Local Law and Level 2 background clearances.
• Ability to stand, walk, carry, stoop, speak and listen.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Must be able to fully participate in Welle (crisis intervention) and CPR/First Aid training and apply to work setting, when required.

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

At ACTS, 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, homelessness, and justice issues. 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.