Behavioral Health Technician - Afternoon Shift

Join Canopy Pines Recovery in Tallahassee, Florida as a Full Time Behavioral Health Technician and immerse yourself in an electrifying environment that prioritizes your growth and learning. Experience firsthand the vibrant culture that fosters innovation and problem-solving, allowing you to make a tangible difference in the lives of those you support. Your role is onsite, enabling you to engage directly with clients and collaborate with an energetic team, all while maintaining the highest standards of excellence and safety. Every day presents the opportunity to tackle unique challenges and develop meaningful relationships, creating a rewarding and fulfilling career path. This position offers a thrilling chance to be at the forefront of the healthcare field and to embody our company’s core values.

Your passion for helping others will shine as you contribute to a brighter future for those in your care. You will be given great benefits such as Paid Time Off. Step into this exciting opportunity and elevate your career with Canopy.

What does a Behavioral Health Techncian do?

As a Full Time, Behavioral Health Technician at Canopy Pines Recovery, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our clients. Your day will be dynamic, as you conduct regular rounds, meticulously documenting observations in real-time to foster a therapeutic environment. You’ll support essential processes, including admissions and discharges, assist with client transport, and facilitate engaging therapeutic and recreational activities.

In addition, your responsibilities will encompass routine drug screenings, room searches, and monitoring medication procedures alongside nursing staff. Responding adeptly to any behavioral or medical emergencies showcases your commitment to client care and safety. By maintaining professional boundaries and ensuring compliance with facility policies, you will contribute to a clean, organized environment that promotes healing and growth, making every shift an opportunity for impactful engagement and connection.

What matters most

To excel in this role, a high school diploma or GED is required with experience in behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, mental health, or residential services being highly preferred. Candidates should possess strong communication and observation skills to effectively interact with individuals facing substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges. Proficiency in de-escalation techniques will be crucial as you navigate complex situations.

A current CPR/First Aid certification is preferred, or you should demonstrate the willingness to obtain it upon hiring. A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record is also advantageous, enabling you to assist in client transportation as required. Flexibility is vital, as this role may include working weekends, evenings, holidays, and overnight shifts, ensuring that you are available to provide essential support whenever needed.

Embrace this opportunity to cultivate your skills and make a real difference in the lives of our clients.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Experience in behavioral health
• substance use disorder treatment
• mental health
• healthcare
• or residential services preferred
• Current CPR/First Aid certification preferred (or ability to obtain upon hire)
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record preferred
• Ability to work effectively with individuals experiencing substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges
• Strong communication
• observation
• and de-escalation skills
• Ability to work weekends
• evenings
• holidays
• and overnight shifts as needed

Join our team today!

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