BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECH (PRN) Oasis

The Centers is a private, non-profit organization licensed by the State of Florida and accredited by CARF International. Our mission is to strengthen lives with compassionate healing. We have impacted the lives of over 12,500 people including 4,000 children.

Services include inpatient crisis stabilization and outpatient mental health care, medication management, inpatient detox, outpatient and residential substance use/addiction treatment, targeted case management, integrated primary & behavioral health care, in-home and in-school counseling, prevention and outreach, and a model clubhouse/day program for adults.

Contracted through Kids Central, Inc., The Centers also provides protective supervision and case management services to children and their families regarding issues of abuse, neglect, abandonment, or exploitation. This includes foster care, relative/kinship care, and adoption services. Our mission-centered team of professionals impact thousands of lives in our community every day.

Thank you for your interest in joining us.

The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for assisting in the assurance of quality client care. Responsible for the close monitoring of Residential clients and providing day-to-day supervision of those clients as well as maintaining their wellbeing and security. This position is responsible for assisting the professional staff in the assurance of quality client care. In addition to the provision of routine client care, the Technician's duties focus on reducing or minimizing the effects of substance abuse. This position’s secondary responsibility of for the safe transportation of clients in a company vehicle to and from different locations. This position is also part of the multidisciplinary team providing treatment in accordance with the Substance Abuse Manual guidelines. Topics include: nature of the disease, nature of the addiction, family illness, dynamics, medical aspects of the addiction, values, morals, social skills, stress management, peer pressure, relationships, 12-Step recovery process, cannabis, cocaine and alcohol knowledge.

SCHEDULE:
Must be available for one or more of the following shifts: 8a-4p, 4p-12a, or 12a-8a
Must be available for at least two shifts per week.

License/Certification/Special Requirements:

• Valid Florida Driving License with acceptable driving record, as required to transport clients in a company vehicle.
• TACT, First Aid, and CPR certification required within first 30 days of hire.

Education, Training, Years of Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• One year of relevant residential program experience is highly desired.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to work in a highly visible position and use effective interpersonal communication skills to respond to clients and their families.
• Knowledge of 12-Step programs is desireable.
• Ability to write concise reports within 24 hours of event or as required by program.
• Must be have high level of organizational skills.

Benefits include options for medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, 401K, Paid Time Off (PTO), and several additional options based on eligibility.

The Centers, Inc. is a National Health Service Corps approved site with a Tier-1 level HPSA score. Certain licensed health care providers may earn up to $50,000 toward student loans in exchange for a two-year commitment at an NHSC-approved site through the NHSC Loan Repayment Program (NHSC LRP). Students pursuing primary care careers may be eligible for the Scholarship Program to cover tuition, fees, miscellaneous costs, and monthly stipend.

The Centers, Inc. will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

The Centers is a Drug-Free Workplace

How to apply
If you have any questions about the application process or require special accommodation to apply you may call 352-291-5555 or send an email to: jobs@thecenters.us.