Behavioral Health Technician

Post Date

Jun 14, 2023

Location

Bradenton,
Florida

ZIP/Postal Code

34205
US
Sep 22, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Medical Assistant

Req #

HFL-630838

Pay Rate

$12 - $19 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

A behavioral healthcare client in Bradenton, FL is looking for six local Behavioral health techs to join their team. This resource will be working at the hospital in Bradenton. They will need to have basic knowledge of human behavioral or general mental health concepts, good communication, and basic computer skills (email, word processing, internet, data entry, etc.).



Essential Functions/Job Duties

1. Assists nursing with admission process. Obtains Vital Signs, Urine Drug screens.

2. Complete Inventory of personal belongings.

3. Assess clients' safety and welfare; assist with education and program activities.

4. Provides assistance and supervision to clients in their activities of daily living.

5. Assists in providing for and supervising clients' special nutritional needs.

6. Provides social interaction opportunities for clients.

7. Mediates client confrontations and assists in engaging clients in therapeutic behaviors.

8. Basic computer skills -- Data Entry, Microsoft Office, Outlook.

Required Skills & Experience

HS Diploma

Either experience or interest in supportive role in substance abuse

The individual must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. However, all applicants will be considered, including those individuals who need an accommodation regarding this requirement due to valid religious or medical reasons

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

The practices and techniques of drug abuse prevention, treatment, or rehabilitation.

CPR certified

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.