Job Description:

Job Title: Behavioral Health Technician I

Location: Columbia, MO

Department: Rapid Access Unit

Employment Type: Full Time

Shift: Sunday - Tuesday 7am-7:30pm

Job Summary:
Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual looking to make a positive impact on clients’ lives? Do you want to work in a supportive and dynamic environment where you can contribute to their recovery journey? Join our team at Burrell as a Behavioral Health Technician I!

In this role, you will provide direct and supportive care to clients/patients, ensuring their safety and well-being. Your responsibilities will include monitoring health signs, intervening in crises, facilitating group activities, and maintaining a therapeutic environment. Your work will directly contribute to enhancing the quality of care and support for individuals in our facility.

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:

Admit, supervise, monitor, transfer, and discharge clients/patients.

Monitor vital signs and assess withdrawal symptoms, escalating to medical personnel as needed.

Administer and document medications per policy and procedure, ensuring compliance with guidelines.

Maintain safety protocols and facilitate structured activities and rehabilitative support.

Document client behaviors and interactions accurately in records and during shift changes.

Facilitate the admission/orientation process, including client rights and rules.

Encourage adherence to program expectations in a trauma-informed manner.

Collaborate actively with the treatment team to identify client strengths and needs.

Maintain a safe environment and report any maintenance or safety concerns.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

High school education or equivalent, with two (2) years of responsible employment.

Experience in Human Services or a related field is preferred.

Additional Qualifications:

Knowledge of confidentiality laws regarding substance use and mental health treatment.

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Ability to effectively operate within established procedures and maintain rapport with clients/patients.

Basic keyboarding skills and proficiency in electronic medical record systems.

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary work involving the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift or move objects.

Ability to perform repetitive movements of hands and arms for typing/writing.

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.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.