Senior Behavioral Health Technician

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:Established in 1970, Boley Centers, Inc., is a private, non-profit organization serving individuals with mental disabilities, individuals and families who are homeless, Veterans and youth in Pinellas County. Boley Centers, Inc., a nationally recognized and accredited behavioral health care agency, has an opening for a Senior Behavioral Health Technician - 40 hours per week.BENEFITS:10 paid holidays per yearPaid Time OffMedical/Dental/Vision/Life InsuranceTuition reimbursementContinuing education, reimbursement for professional certifications, licensure and qualified supervisionJOB SUMMARY:This position provides a variety of services for those living in assigned residential facility. Such services include, but are not limited to training in living skills, transportation to and from activities, counseling, medication management, and housekeeping assistance. Maintains proper records, receipts and other documentation as prescribed by regulation, policy or procedure. Participates in daily operations as requested by Residential or Safe Haven Supervisor.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Bachelor's degree preferred. An Associates degree (60 credit hours) may qualify with relevant experience and certification as a Behavioral Health Technician (CBHT). Education must be from an accredited school, college, or university.A minimum of one year of paid experience in human services is required for all staff. With an Associates degree must additionally have two (2) years of experience working with adults who have a severe mental health and/or substance use disorders.Knowledge of mental illness, substance abuse issues, counseling techniques, behavior modification, and rehabilitation and treatment preferred.SCHEDULE: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pmSKILLS AND ABILITIES:Good skills and demonstrated abilities in communication-verbal and written, interpersonal relations, teaching/instructing, counseling, coaching, training, basic math and language, record keeping, evaluating, organization and planning, following procedures/ instructions-verbal and/or written, crisis intervention and such others that are usually and customarily considered necessary for satisfactory completion of essential duties.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:Valid Florida driver's license, own vehicle and auto insurance required.Must pass a level II background check and drug screen.Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability. Veterans encouraged to apply. Boley Centers is a drug-free workplace that adheres to federal regulations as it pertains to marijuana use.