Behavioral Health Technician Jobs in Jacksonville, FL
Behavioral Health Technician jobs in Jacksonville are in active demand, concentrated in Southside, Riverside, and the Beaches area across residential treatment, community mental health, and substance use recovery programs. Employers hiring right now include Wolfson Children's Hospital, Baptist Health, and DANIEL MEMORIAL. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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About Wolfson Children’s Hospital
Wolfson Children’s Hospital is the only children’s hospital in the region, and is ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the best children’s hospitals in the U.S. We’re a part of Baptist Health, which is recognized as a top place to work in health care and features several centers of excellence, including Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital.
*Up to $500 Sign On Bonus for Full-Time Days*
Baptist Medical Center is looking to add a Mental Health Technician in our Behavioral Health Unit working in the pediatric unit at Wolfson Children's Hospital Jacksonville Fl, (Downtown) This is a Full Time Days opportunity 7:00am-7:00pm.
Wolfson Children’s Hospital is recognized among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report year after year and is a Magnet™ designated hospital, the gold standard for excellence in patient care.
As a Mental Health Technician, you will be responsible for:
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Provides care to patients in a manner that considers safety, comfort, and therapeutic environment under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
Documents observations on assigned patients. - Communicates appropriate information regarding patient's condition. Assists with patient education groups, total milieu supervision, assists with admissions/discharges as assigned.
- CPI Certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
Experience Requirements:
- Behavioral Health experience
Education and Credential Requirements:
- High School Diploma
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Crisis Prevention Certification (CPI)
This Mental Health Technician will be located at Wolfson Children's Hospital. If you are interested in this Full Time Days opportunity, please apply now.
Positions designated as requiring a level II Background ( A detailed fingerprint-based screening for positions of trust that check state (FDLE) and national (FBI) criminal history) will undergo screening as a condition of employment and continued employment. For additional information, please visit Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
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Downtown - Main BuildingAbout Wolfson Children’s Hospital
Wolfson Children’s Hospital is the only children’s hospital in the region, and is ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the best children’s hospitals in the U.S. We’re a part of Baptist Health, which is recognized as a top place to work in health care and features several centers of excellence, including Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital.
*Up to $500 Sign On Bonus for Full-Time Days*
Baptist Medical Center is looking to add a Mental Health Technician in our Behavioral Health Unit working in the pediatric unit at Wolfson Children's Hospital Jacksonville Fl, (Downtown) This is a Full Time Days opportunity 7:00am-7:00pm.
Wolfson Children’s Hospital is recognized among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report year after year and is a Magnet™ designated hospital, the gold standard for excellence in patient care.
As a Mental Health Technician, you will be responsible for:
-
Provides care to patients in a manner that considers safety, comfort, and therapeutic environment under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
Documents observations on assigned patients. - Communicates appropriate information regarding patient's condition. Assists with patient education groups, total milieu supervision, assists with admissions/discharges as assigned.
- CPI Certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
Experience Requirements:
- Behavioral Health experience
Education and Credential Requirements:
- High School Diploma
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Crisis Prevention Certification (CPI)
This Mental Health Technician will be located at Wolfson Children's Hospital. If you are interested in this Full Time Days opportunity, please apply now.
Positions designated as requiring a level II Background ( A detailed fingerprint-based screening for positions of trust that check state (FDLE) and national (FBI) criminal history) will undergo screening as a condition of employment and continued employment. For additional information, please visit Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
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Behavioral Health Technician Jobs in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a behavioral health technician job in Jacksonville?
Jacksonville's strongest hiring comes from residential treatment centers, community behavioral health agencies, and hospital-based psychiatric units, particularly in the Southside and Northside corridors. Candidates with a CPI or de-escalation certification tend to move faster through the hiring process here. Targeting positions at substance use recovery programs or crisis stabilization units is a reliable entry point, and familiarity with Jacksonville's Medicaid-heavy payer environment gives applicants a practical edge.
Which companies hire behavioral health technicians in Jacksonville?
Jacksonville behavioral health technician roles are posted by Wolfson Children's Hospital, Baptist Health, and DANIEL MEMORIAL and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Jacksonville's mix of large hospital systems, nonprofit community agencies, and private residential facilities creates a wide range of employer types actively recruiting for this role.
Are there remote behavioral health technician jobs in Jacksonville?
Yes, though remote work is limited for this role because most behavioral health technician duties require direct, in-person client support. About 24% of behavioral health technician openings tied to Jacksonville are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to involve telehealth intake coordination or administrative case support rather than direct patient care.
How can I get a behavioral health technician job in Jacksonville with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Jacksonville is applying to crisis stabilization units and group home programs, which routinely hire candidates without prior clinical experience and provide on-the-job training. Volunteering with Jacksonville's community mental health nonprofits or completing a Registered Behavior Technician credential significantly strengthens an application. Entry-level psychiatric technician and direct support professional roles at local residential facilities are common stepping stones into full behavioral health technician positions.
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