Behavioral Health Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Experienced Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) | Full-Time | Day Schedule

Location: Delray Beach, FL (On-site)

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay: $18–$20 per hour, based on experience

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:45 AM – 3:45 PM

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

Avento Health is a recruiting agency partnering with a PHP/IOP in the Delray Beach, Florida area. Our client provides structured, trauma-informed care for individuals navigating substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions, and process addictions, including sex addiction, gambling addiction, and pornography addiction, along with related behavioral health challenges.

This role is best suited for a candidate with prior experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, mental health, process addiction treatment, or a similar direct-care setting. The Behavioral Health Technician will support day-to-day program operations, help maintain a safe and structured treatment environment, and work closely with the clinical team to deliver high-quality client care.

Our client is looking for a strong technician who is motivated by recovery work, brings maturity and initiative to the role, and is interested in long-term growth within the organization. This is a strong fit for someone with ambition, a genuine passion for helping others, and a desire for upward mobility within a treatment center setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct support, supervision, and behavioral monitoring for clients throughout the program day
• Maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment that supports treatment goals
• Assist with client check-in, attendance tracking, transitions, and daily programming
• Support group sessions by helping manage logistics, observing client participation, and reporting concerns to the clinical team
• Conduct routine safety checks and monitor client behavior, mood, and engagement
• Document observations accurately and communicate client concerns, incidents, or changes in presentation to clinical staff in a timely manner
• Use Sunwave EMR to support documentation, tracking, and coordination of daily client activities as needed
• Assist with transportation of clients as needed in accordance with company policies
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative staff to support smooth daily program flow and continuity of care
• Demonstrate professionalism, sound judgment, and appropriate boundaries in all client interactions

Requirements

• Clean driving record
• Ability to pass a Level 2 background check
• Reliable transportation
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and observational skills
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries in a behavioral health setting
• Comfortable working in a structured, fast-paced environment
• Basic computer proficiency and comfort working in an EMR system
• Cultural sensitivity required; experience supporting clients from religious communities or familiarity with related cultural practices is preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as a Behavioral Health Technician, Mental Health Technician, Recovery Support Staff, or in a similar behavioral health support role
• Experience working with substance use disorder, co-occurring disorder, process addiction, or mental health populations
• Experience in a treatment center, crisis setting, community behavioral health setting, or similar care environment
• Experience using Sunwave EMR or similar behavioral health documentation systems
• CPR and First Aid certification
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and engaged in a high-acuity or fast-moving clinical environment
• Interest in professional growth, increased responsibility, and long-term advancement within a treatment center

Why This Role

• Stable full-time weekday schedule with daytime hours
• Opportunity to join a structured behavioral health program serving clients with complex needs, including substance use, co-occurring mental health conditions, and process addictions
• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment
• Meaningful direct-care role with strong relevance for experienced behavioral health professionals
• Opportunity for upward mobility and professional growth within the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer

Avento Health is a recruiting agency. We evaluate candidates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer as well. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview, please let us know and we will help coordinate.

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