Job Description:

Job Title: Behavioral Health Technician

Location: Kirksville, MO

Department: Recovery Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:
Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Behavioral Health Technician, where you will play a vital role in supporting clients on their journey to recovery. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. We are looking for dedicated individuals who possess strong communication skills, empathy, and a commitment to providing a safe and therapeutic environment. Your responsibilities will include monitoring client health, facilitating group activities, and working closely with a treatment team to ensure the best outcomes for our clients.

As a Behavioral Health Technician, you will provide direct and supportive care to clients, ensuring their safety and well-being while promoting their recovery. You will engage in various activities, including health monitoring, crisis intervention, and facilitating educational groups, all while fostering a positive and encouraging atmosphere.

This position offers…

Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no costMileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travelEmployee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College TuitionWorkplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforceAdditional 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.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.

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.For Residential Care Facility (RCF): Become credentialed as a Level 1 Med Aid (LIMA) and be Insulin Certified within the first ninety (90) days in position.

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:

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.



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.

Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.