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Behavioral Health Technician PRN

AdventHealth

Sanford, FLPer Diem$16.3–26.08/hrPosted 1 day agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$16.3–26.08/hr
Location
Sanford, FL
Schedule
Per Diem
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Basic Life Support CPR Certification

Job overview

The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct patient care and therapeutic interventions, assists with daily living activities, observes and records patient behavior, and reports changes in patient condition. The role establishes therapeutic relationships and collaborates with patients, families, physicians, and community providers to support continuous care. The posting lists a PRN night schedule at the Sanford, Florida facility.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Professional CommunicationHealthcare PracticesRegulatory RequirementsProcessing InstructionsComputer SystemsPatient Record Tracking

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentTechnical/Vocational School in Social ScienceAssociate DegreeBasic Life Support CPR CertificationCertified Nurse AssistantNonviolent Crisis Intervention Program1+ Year Healthcare Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

  • Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

  • Paid Time Off from Day One

  • 403-B Retirement Plan

  • 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

  • Career Development

  • Whole Person Well-being Resources

  • Mental Health Resources and Support

  • Pet Benefits

Schedule: PRN Shift: Night (United States of America) Address: 212 Eslinger Way City: Sanford State: Florida Postal Code: 32773 Job Description:

  • Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and routine tasks.
  • Provides direct patient care and therapeutic interventions. Observes and records patient behaviors and activities accurately.
  • Reports changes in patient conditions to appropriate personnel and recommend treatment plan modifications.
  • Establishes and maintains therapeutic relationships with assigned patients.
  • Collaborates with patients, family members, physicians, and community providers to ensure continuous care.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Ability to communicate appropriately, professionally, and effectively with patients and their family, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals [Required]
  • Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the health care industry [Required]
  • Up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements and local, state, and national laws [Required]
  • Ability to understand and process instructions from physicians and other personnel [Required]
  • Proficiency in computer systems to enter and track patient records [Required]

Education:

  • Associate [Preferred]
  • High School Grad or Equiv [Required]
  • Technical/Vocational School in a social science [Required]

Field of Study:

  • High School Grad or Equiv Required OR
  • Technical/Vocational School degree in a Social Science Required

Work Experience:

  • 1+ of other health care related field [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
  • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) [Preferred]
  • NonViolent Crisis Intervention Program [Preferred]

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

Pay Range:

$16.30 - $26.08 Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

How this job compares

Set against the 394 open Behavioral Health Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$16.3–26.08/hr
  • US median$19–24/hr153 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $21.19/hr, is 3% below the US median midpoint ($22/hr) — in the middle half of Behavioral Health Technician hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 18 open Behavioral Health Technician jobs in Florida and 394 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
Behavioral Health Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (135 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 225 of the 394 open Behavioral Health Technician jobs (57%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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