Behavioral Health Specialist

1 week ago


Ocala, Florida, United States Stewart-Marchman-Act Behavioral Healthcare Full time
Job Summary

Stewart-Marchman-Act Behavioral Healthcare is seeking a skilled Behavioral Health Technician to join our team. As a Behavioral Health Technician, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care to our clients. Your primary responsibility will be to monitor the behavior and activities of each client, reporting any concerns to the appropriate authority.

Key Responsibilities
  • Monitor client behavior and activities, reporting concerns to the appropriate authority.
  • Provide positive reinforcement and support to clients, utilizing approved behavior modification techniques.
  • Conduct and participate in basic life skills activities, such as processing admissions and discharges.
  • Complete required program documentation and reports, including daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
  • Document clients' activities, behavior patterns, and changes in behavior patterns.
  • Ensure clients adhere to established schedules and routines.
  • Obtain required program information, inventory client valuables, and collect urine specimens.
  • Conduct security/safety checks, monitor visitors/clients for contraband, and perform searches.
  • Perform general office and public contact duties, such as answering telephones and greeting visitors.
  • Participate in meetings, converse with staff on client progress, and perform general cleaning responsibilities.
  • Attend training/in-services as required, utilize approved de-escalation techniques, and transport clients to other agencies, hospitals, and community activities.
  • Ensure compliance with CARF, AHCA, DCF, DJJ, and/or DOC standards and security safeguards.
Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Six months of related human services experience preferred.
  • Preference will be given to those who are certified as Behavioral Health Technicians.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Some knowledge of the human services field and the application of basic client care skills.
  • Ability to utilize behavior management techniques and serve as a role model.
  • Ability to handle verbally and/or physically abusive and aggressive clients and utilize aggression control techniques.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with suicidal, mentally, emotionally, and/or psychologically disturbed clients.
  • Ability to defuse potentially dangerous situations and remain calm in an emergency.
  • Ability to understand and implement The Mandt System.
Necessary Special Requirements
  • Possession of a valid Florida driver's license, acceptable driving record, and proof of personal automobile insurance if required to drive an SMA vehicle and/or use a personal vehicle for SMA business.
  • Complete State of Florida mandatory background screening prior to start of employment.
  • Complete SMA required training during the first six (6) months of employment and updated if required.
Physical Requirements
  • Mobility and ability to bend and reach during an 8-12 hour day.
  • Able to lift minimum 10 pounds.
  • Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to evaluate, intervene, treat, and record client health care needs.
  • Fine motor skills for legible and accurate charting, daily correspondence, and presentation.
  • Work endurance ability to work 8-12 hour shifts with a meal break, as possible.


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