Job Description:

Job Title: Behavioral Technician I 

Location: Blue Eye, Missouri 

Department: School Based Services 

Employment Type: Full-time 

Job Summary: 
The Behavioral Health Technician I position is a vital role in providing direct and supportive care to clients/patients. Join our compassionate and collaborative team to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. We are looking for individuals who are dedicated, empathetic, and possess strong communication skills. In this role, you will engage with clients, monitor their health, and facilitate group activities, all while ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment. Your contributions will help foster recovery and support the overall well-being of our clients. 

As a Behavioral Health Technician I, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day activities, monitoring vital signs, responding to crises, and collaborating with the treatment team. Your role is essential in creating a supportive atmosphere that promotes healing and growth. 

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. 
• Ensure monitoring of vital signs and determine the need for escalation to medical intervention when critical symptoms present. 
• Obtain and record vital signs and relevant medical symptoms per policy and/or as indicated by medical personnel when applicable. 
• Oversee medication administration per policy and procedure and as permitted by appropriate training certifications/permissions. 
• Maintain accurate records of client medications and document the self-administration of medications by clients or staff administration of medications. 
• Facilitate client/patient supervision checks per policy and/or procedure or when indicated by a safety/precautions plan. 
• Encourage clients/patients to adhere to program expectations and communicate concerning behaviors to the treatment team and supervisor. 
• Document and/or report at shift change and/or in client/patient record any exceptional behavior and/or areas of concern related to client’s behaviors/interactions. 
• Prepare for and facilitate group rehabilitative support, education, recovery skills, or recreation groups as scheduled and assigned. 
• Maintain a safe and clean environment by observing general rules of good housekeeping. 

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. 
• Exceptions to the qualifications listed may be made by the appropriate Executive Team member. 

Additional Qualifications: 
• Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance. 
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age to operate a company-owned vehicle. 
• Must be at least twenty-three (23) years of age to operate a company-owned fifteen (15) passenger van. 

Physical Requirements: 
• ADA Consideration - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (exists 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. 
• Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. 

Keywords: Behavioral Health Technician, Mental Health, Supportive Care, Client Monitoring, Crisis Intervention, Group Activities, Health Monitoring, Medication Administration, Human Services, Therapeutic Environment 

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.