Job Description:

Job Title: Behavioral Health Technician Trainer

Location: Farmington, MO

Department: Recovery Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) Trainer serves as a preceptor for technician staff, providing training, coaching, mentoring, monitoring of job competencies and performance, and providing subsequent feedback to employees and supervisors on employee job performance and progress. The position does not directly supervise technician staff but may give technician staff specific directions regarding the performance of their roles, which must be followed.

Key Responsibilities:

Communicates clearly with staff and clients.

Conducts on-the-job training of technician staff.

Monitors the job performance of technician staff and the demonstration of job competencies.

Provides immediate coaching and correction to technicians on the performance of job duties, while on-the-job.

Reviews applicable procedures with technicians on-the-job.

Provides mentoring and explanation of procedures and job duties to staff.

Provides verbal and written feedback to staff and their supervisor regarding staff job performance and competency.

Accurately responds to questions from staff during the training process.

Demonstrates knowledge of resident behavior management techniques.

Complies with all agency policies and procedures.

Ensures client and staff safety at all times and intervenes in any situation in which there is a risk to client and staff safety.

Documents appropriately using agency approved forms, including the Electronic Health Records (EHR) system.

Responds to medical emergencies by administering basic first aid or by obtaining assistance from medical personnel.

Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of the job.

Immediately reports to supervisory staff any situation which may indicate an immediate threat to the physical or psychological well-being of residents or staff.

Other duties as assigned by program leadership.

Experience and Education Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED required.

A minimum of one (1) year experience as a Technician or

equivalent job.

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.