BHT (Behavioral Health Technician) WEEKENDS ONLY at BOLEY CENTER

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionABOUT 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 part-time Behavioral Health Technician.SCHEDULE:20 hours/weekSaturday and Sunday - 7:00 AM - 3:00 PMJOB SUMMARY:This position provides and/or produces a variety of services for clients living in assigned residential facility. Services include, but are not limited to, Living Skills Training, transportation to and from activities, counseling, medication monitoring, and housekeeping assistance. Maintains proper records, receipts and other documentation as required by regulation, policy and/or procedure.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:A high school diploma may qualify with relevant experience, Associates degree preferred.With an Associates degree or a high school diploma, completion of certification as a Behavioral Health Technician (CBHT) required within time frame allotted per Agency policy.A Bachelor's degree may substitute for certification as a Behavioral Health Technician (CBHT). Education must be from an accredited school, college, or university.With an Associates degree, must have a minimum of 1-year paid experience in behavioral health care. With a high school diploma must additionally have 2 years of paid experience in behavioral health care. A Bachelor's degree may substitute for required experience.Knowledge of mental illness, counseling techniques, behavior modification preferred.SKILLS 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 required.Must pass a level II background check and drug test.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.EOE/ADA/VETERANS/DFWP