Job Description:

Job Title: Behavioral Health TechnicianLocation: Poplar Bluff, MODepartment: Recovery ServicesEmployment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:Join our compassionate, collaborative team and make a difference in the lives of others. As a Behavioral Health Technician, you will provide direct and supportive care to clients/patients, helping them achieve their recovery goals. With a strong foundation in human services, you will work closely with our treatment team to create a safe, therapeutic, and supportive environment. If you are passionate about helping others and possess excellent communication skills, we encourage you to apply.As a Behavioral Health Technician, your primary focus will be on providing exceptional care and support to our clients/patients. You will work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with our treatment team to ensure the best possible outcomes. Your ability to empathize, communicate effectively, and think critically will be essential in this role.If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

This position offers…· Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
· Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
· Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
· Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
· Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

Key Responsibilities:· Provide direct and supportive care to clients/patients, ensuring their safety and well-being
· Facilitate group education and structured activities, promoting a supportive environment
· Monitor and document client/patient behavior, communicating effectively with the treatment team
· Oversee medication administration, adhering to policies and procedures
· Foster adaptive behavior in clients/patients, encouraging positive social interaction and role-modeling
· Maintain accurate records, including client medications and vital signs
· Participate as an active member of the treatment team, identifying client strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:· High School education OR equivalent and two (2) years responsible employment
· Experience in Human Services or related field preferred

Additional Qualifications:· Successful completion of background check, including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint check
· Current driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance
· First Aid certification within three (3) months of beginning employment and upon renewal date
· Obtain CPR certification within three (3) months of beginning employment and upon renewal date
· Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age to operate a company-owned vehicle

Physical Requirements:· Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects
· Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shift
· Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.