Behavioral Health Technician
Centerstone
Summary
Day Shift 7am-7pm or Night Shift 7pm-7am
Job description
Shift and Times
Day Shift 7am-7pm or Night Shift 7pm-7am
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Able to obtain Vital Signs, (BP, Resp, Temp). Able to perform Urine Drug screens and report results to nursing.
- Provides assistance and supervision to clients in their activities of daily living.
- Assists in providing for and supervising clients' special nutritional needs.
- Provides social interaction opportunities for clients.
- Assists in training newly hired Behavioral Technicians.
- Completes 15 minute safety checks.
- Inventories and documents patient belongings including contraband and monetary items.
- Mediates agitated clients using approved Team Verbal techniques.
- Responds to emergency codes Dr. Show and Dr. Armstrong using TEAM Physical/Verbal techniques.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
- Basic computer skills – MS Outlook, Data entry, word processing, and documentation of vital signs and shift notes via spreadsheet.
Qualifications
High school graduate or equivalent required. One year experience in mental health/addictions facility preferred. BLS certification, CNA Certification, or CPR certification or Crisis Training preferred. Valid Florida Driver's License with a safe driving record and current auto insurance.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent required
- One year experience in mental health/addictions facility preferred
- BLS certification, CNA Certification, or CPR certification or Crisis Training preferred
- Valid Florida Driver's License with a safe driving record and current auto insurance
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- AD&D Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Continuing Education Opportunities
Company overview
Centerstone is one of the nation's largest nonprofit behavioral healthcare organizations, providing comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder services across multiple states. Founded as a 501(c)(3) organization, Centerstone operates as a leading healthcare provider specializing in behavioral health treatment, addiction recovery, and crisis intervention services. The organization serves over 250,000 individuals annually through a network of facilities in Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Centerstone offers a full continuum of care including outpatient therapy, inpatient treatment, residential services, crisis management, counseling, housing support, and specialized programs for veterans, children, and families. Following its historic merger with Brightli in 2025, the organization now employs more than 10,000 professionals including psychiatrists, psychologists, master's-level clinicians, social workers, and support staff. Centerstone's innovative approach includes the Centerstone Institute, which focuses on clinical research, evidence-based practice implementation, and quality improvement initiatives. The organization is recognized for its commitment to underserved populations and its development of the first known simulation training center for community-based behavioral health clinicians.