Behavioral Health Technician

Burrell Behavioral Health; Farmington (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Behavioral Health Technician to join their Recovery Services team. In this vital role, you will provide direct care and support to clients, ensuring their well-being and adherence to treatment plans. Your contributions will help create a welcoming and supportive environment, where clients can thrive. With a focus on professional development and a strong commitment to improving community mental health, this organization offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives. If you are passionate about empowering individuals and fostering a culture of belonging, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Comprehensive Training

Career Advancement Opportunities

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of two years of responsible employment history.

Responsibilities

• Participate actively in the treatment team and support client needs.
• Ensure compliance with program rules and medication policies.
• Assist clients in daily activities and provide transportation.

Skills

Client Education

Program Compliance

Transportation Assistance

Medication Policies Adherence

Active Participation in Treatment

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title: Behavioral Health Technician

Location: Farmington, MO

Department: Recovery Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary:

As a Behavioral Health Technician, you'll play a crucial role in providing direct care and support to our clients/patients. Your responsibilities include active participation in the treatment team, ensuring program compliance, adhering to medication policies, assisting in the admission/orientation process, providing client education and support, and offering transportation assistance as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Active Participation: Participate as an integral member of the treatment team, assisting in identifying client strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences. Carrying out any additional requests from your supervisor.

• Program Compliance:Ensure adherence to all program expectations and rules, reporting behaviors to supervisors for effective therapeutic interventions

• Medication Policies:Adhere rigorously to all medication policies and collaborate with trained nursing staff to guarantee compliance, whether the medication is administered by the client/patient or PFH associate.

• Admission/Orientation Assistance:Assist in the admission/orientation process, including obtaining vital signs if applicable, safety searches of client/patient and belongings, and collecting any necessary urine/lab specimens for testing.

• Client Education and Support:Assist and educate clients/patients in performing daily activities as needed.

• Transportation Assistance:Provide transportation support for clients/patients as required.
  

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• High School education or equivalent

• Minimum of two (2) years of responsible employment history
  

Required License/Certification:

• Must have a driver's license

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.