Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches, a proud addition to Banyan Treatment Centers, is currently recruiting a full-time Lead Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to join our team in Lake Worth, FL.

This position requires at least 1 year of work experience as a Lead BHT.

• Schedule: 3rd shift; Scheduled days to be developed with management 
• Location: On-site presence required in Lake Worth, FL 33467

Why Join Us?

Banyan Treatment Centers stands as a nationally recognized leader in addiction and mental health care, boasting a comprehensive continuum of care and holding the esteemed Joint Commission Accreditation (Gold Seal of Approval). From our inception, we've evolved into an authority and innovator in addiction care and mental health treatment, extending our services across 17 locations and providing Telehealth options throughout the United States.

Our collective mission is straightforward yet powerful: to liberate individuals from the shackles of addiction. With a team representing diverse backgrounds, many of whom have firsthand experience with addiction, we resonate with the very community we serve. Leveraging our expansive team of dedicated professionals and a well-established infrastructure, we deliver personalized treatment to support everyone who seeks our assistance.

The banyan tree flourishes when supported by others, thriving for centuries. At Banyan Treatment Centers, we foster an environment that promotes growth for both our clients and professionals alike. 

• Fast-paced, collaborative work environment with room for feedback and creative input.
• Weekly Pay-Cycle- pay day is every Friday!
• CPR Training
• Continuing Education Units for license renewal.
• Internal promotional opportunities
• Annual merit increases
• Employee Assistance and Referral Programs
• Comprehensive benefits for full-time employees:
  • • Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
    • Whole and Term Life Insurance
    • Short and Long-term disability Insurance
    • Retirement Savings Plan
    • Paid Time Off
    • 7 Paid Holidays, inclusive of a floating Holiday to use at your discretion. 

Essential Functions:

• Serves as Lead on shift.
• Provides guidance on shift as directed by Supervisor and Director. 
• Communicates information to Supervisor and Director.
• Provides exceptional quality care.
• Respects the trials, tribulations, and victories of our client's recovery journey.
• Observes, monitors and documents client behaviors, in accordance with facility and State requirements.
• Completes rounds, as instructed by Management, in a timely and accurate manor.
• Promotes and support patient safety at all times.
• Demonstrates an ability to deescalate situations.
• Provides emotional support for clients by referring them to Clinical.
• Communicates with Nursing and Medical if medical assistance is needed.
• Safely transports clients.
• Completes urine drug screenings. 
• Supervises the self-administration of medication, as necessary.

Qualifications:

• 1 year of work experience as a Lead BHT in substance abuse or mental health field. 
• Valid Driver License (Less than 3 points)- MUST BE 21 YEARS OR OLDER (Insurance Requirement)
• Must be able to pass a Level II background screening through AHCA. 

Preferences:

• Associate degree or Some college.
• CBHT.

Skills:

• Hard-working
• Flexible
• Reliable
• Impeccable customer service
• Empathetic to the trials, tribulations, and victories of the recovery journey
• Detailed orientated especially in monitoring and documenting client behaviors in support of patient safety

Grow with us, apply now!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. We do encourage veterans & active-duty Military to apply, in support of our Military-Veterans in Recovery (MVIR) Program offering.