Behavioral Health Technician at All Male Program (Counselor Assistant) - Family First Adolescent Services

## BHT for Male Adolescent Program - Family First Adolescent Services **Family First Adolescent Services** Family First Adolescent Services is a behavioral health treatment center located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, dedicated to helping adolescent boys (ages 12–18) and their families heal, grow, and reconnect. Since its founding in 2014, Family First has served as a trusted resource for families navigating complex mental health, behavioral, and substance use challenges. With a trauma-informed, evidence-based approach, we create personalized treatment plans that address both the surface behaviors and deeper root causes affecting each teen. Our comprehensive care model includes: - **Individual, group, and family therapy**, using evidence-based methodologies such as CBT, DBT, and EMDR. - **Academic support**, ensuring teens stay on track with their education or career readiness while in treatment. - **Experiential and holistic therapies**, including adventure therapy, equine work, CrossFit, and outdoor activities that promote physical, mental, and emotional wellness. - **Continuing care and alumni support**, offering follow-up for up to 12 months post-discharge to help maintain progress and resilience. - **Ongoing family engagement**, focusing on healing the family system and equipping parents with tools and insights to support lasting change. All programming is delivered in safe, home-like residential settings in Palm Beach Gardens, designed to foster community, comfort, and focused healing. Our mission is simple yet profound: to support teens in discovering healthier ways forward while helping families rebuild trust, communication, and hope. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ **BHT (Counselor Assistant) Job Description:** We are seeking a behavioral health technician, or "Counselor's Assistant," for our all male facility. This programming staff position entails supporting and supervising our clients, and working alongside in providing support service to the clinical team treating our adolescent clients who have mental health and substance use issues. Our team culture is incredibly creative, supportive, and our staff, above all else, is deeply committed to helping the clients and families that we work with. We are seeking staff to join our team with the same energy and commitment. Employee growth and development is heavily fostered and encouraged. All staff are given direction and support, for their current position, as well as career development. All responsibilities will fall under the core functions of providing client supervision and supporting client participation in services. Work is performed in accordance with established regulations, policies and procedures, but employees are expected to exercise significant initiative and independent judgment in carrying out their duties. **Duties:** - Escorting clients to/from various appointments and sessions. - Assisting with activities and engaging with clients as they progress through their recovery. - Assisting counselors and therapeutic team. - Documenting relevant information regarding the client’s activities. - Facilitating UA's. -Observe and record patient behavior. -Provide a safe and supportive environment for clients. -Administer and record client medications. -Help with daily living activities. **Counselor Assistant must:** - Have a clean and valid driver's license -Pass a background check Ideal candidates may have had previous work experience as... Behavioral Health Technician - Coach - Mentor - Recovery Coach - Social Worker - Guidance Counselor - Substance Abuse - Mental Health - Case Management - Counselor Assistant - Adolescent Treatment - Trauma - CAP - CAC - Intern - Clinical Support Staff - Crisis Management - Metal Health - RBT - Mental Health Technician - ABA Therapist - Psychology - Human Services - Medical Assistant -' ' **Work Location:** - One locatio…