Behavioral Health Technician

Burrell Behavioral Health; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for compassionate individuals to join their team as Behavioral Health Technicians. In this rewarding role, you will support clients through detoxification, ensuring they receive the care and respect they deserve. You'll have the opportunity to grow and advance in your career while making a significant impact on the lives of those overcoming addiction. With a strong focus on communication and problem-solving, this position offers a supportive workplace culture and comprehensive training. If you're ready to make a difference, this role could be the perfect fit for you!

Benefits

Competitive wages

Paid time off - 29 days per year

Ongoing training

Career advancement opportunities

Supportive workplace culture

Mileage reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Prior experience in Human Services or related fields advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assess, admit, supervise, and monitor detox clients.
• Provide a safe and supportive environment for clients.
• Dispense medications and assist with daily living skills.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Client-Focused Care

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title: Behavioral Health Technicians

Location: Columbia, Missouri

Department: Behavioral Crisis Center- RAU

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:
Would you like to start a fulfilling career helping people overcome addiction? Become a Behavioral Health Technician with Burrell in Columbia, MO!

You can find a bright future filled with growth and satisfaction while saving lives!

As a Behavioral Health Technician, you will share your kindness and dedication in a secure, comfortable, and supportive environment for those going through detox. Contribute to clients' recoveries by demonstrating great communication, problem-solving, and client-focused care.

Position Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive wages
• Paid time off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
• Ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive training
• Room for career advancement - promotion opportunities available
• Friendly, encouraging, and supportive workplace culture
• Mileage reimbursement - company pays for work-related travels

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess, admit, supervise, monitor, transfer, and discharge social setting detox clients.
• Ensure monitoring of vital signs, signs and symptoms of withdrawal, and possess knowledge to determine need for medical assistance for all social setting detox clients.
• Provide a safe, therapeutic and supportive environment for clients participating in ADA/Social Setting Detox.
• Provide general monitoring of clients, treating each with respect and dignity at all times, and modeling appropriate behaviors.
• Foster adaptive behavior in clients by encouraging positive social interaction and role-modeling a problem-solving approach to issues of concern.
• Responsible for conducting and recording medical protocols, as requested.
• Assist ADA/Social Setting Detox clients with daily living skills such as laundry, chores, and personal hygiene.
• Responsible for maintaining facility cleanliness by completing designated facility tasks.
• Dispense medications to ADA/Social Setting Detox clients (per physician’s orders) as requested and training permits.
• Prepare paperwork and obtain specimens for random drug testing urinalyses for ADA/Social Setting Detox clients.
• Provide client education classes regarding drug education and life skills as requested and training permits.
• Observe, record and communicate clients’ behaviors, strengths, progress, areas of difficulty and needs in a timely manner, utilizing established mechanisms and program formats.
• Provide transportation of clients to/from program activities, as needed.
• If stationed at Youth Facility: Provide for safety during all outdoor experiences, including backpacking and camping excursions for adolescent clients.

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years old
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Prior experience in Human Services or related fields advantageous

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.