Behavioral Health Tech at White Sands Treatment Center of Tampa LLC – Tampa, Florida

We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to join our team at our HYDE PARK location. The BHT provides essential support to patients during detoxification and residential treatment, ensuring a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment.

• Be sure that patient assignments and responsibilities are understood and in progress
• Documentation of patient issues, progress, areas of resistance, positive and negative strategies, etc.
• Document the patient’s progress accurately as it relates to treatment goals and objectives
• Assist patients in gaining group process skills
• Address problem behaviors
• Create atmosphere in which self-disclosure is facilitated
• Conduct educational groups (lectures/videos/discussions) effectively
• Adhere to time schedules
• Assist patients gain insight into problems
• Give patient a clear picture of where she stands with regard to progress toward recovery as seen by the therapist and the multidisciplinary treatment team
• Enforce program rules and regulations in a firm but fair manner
• Confront counter-productive behavior appropriately
• Communicate effectively with patients and elicit respect
• Adapt to different types of patients
• Identify patient strengths and weaknesses
• Maintain healthy boundarie
• Maintain clear, accurate, and confidential documentation and clinical records.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members, reporting significant developments.
• Demonstrate professional boundaries, problem-solving, and adaptability to different patient needs.

• High school diploma or GED required. Bachelors preferred in psychology or human services
• At least 1 year of experience in a related field.
• Current CPR certification (must be maintained).
• Valid Florida driver’s license with “E” endorsement and no violations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) -3 weeks
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance – Short-term and/or Long-term
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Be part of a mission-driven team supporting individuals on their recovery journey
• Work in a collaborative and supportive environment
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional growth