Behavioral Health Technician

Centerstone Medical Group; Missouri; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Mileage Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Workplace Culture

Additional Perks & Benefits

Job summary

Centerstone Medical Group is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician I in Salem, Missouri, to provide direct care and support to clients. Key responsibilities include monitoring health, facilitating group activities, documenting behaviors, and ensuring a safe environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of relevant experience. The position includes generous benefits such as an Employee Assistance Program, mileage reimbursement, and employee discounts. Our team values compassion, empathy, and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Two years of responsible employment preferred.
• Must become credentialed as a Level 1 Med Aid and Insulin Certified within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Admit, supervise, monitor, transfer, and discharge clients/patients.
• Facilitate group rehabilitative support and monitor vital signs.
• Document and report any exceptional behavior related to client interactions.

Skills

Empathy

Strong communication skills

Monitoring health

Crisis intervention

Facilitating group activities

Education

High School education or equivalent

Experience in Human Services

Job description

**Job Title:** Behavioral Health Technician I **Location:** Salem, Missouri **Job Summary:** Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Behavioral Health Technician I, where you will make a meaningful difference in the lives of clients and patients. This role offers the opportunity to provide direct and supportive care, ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment. We are looking for individuals who are empathetic, dedicated, and possess strong communication skills. By joining us, you will play a vital role in monitoring health, facilitating group activities, and responding to crises, all while supporting our mission of helping others achieve recovery and wellness. **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 respond to critical symptoms, escalating to medical intervention when necessary. • Facilitate group rehabilitative support, education, recovery skills, or recreation groups as scheduled and assigned. • Document and report any exceptional behavior and areas of concern related to client interactions. • Assist clients/patients with personal care and daily activities as needed. • Maintain accurate records of client medications and monitor self-administration of medications. • Foster adaptive behavior in clients by encouraging positive social interaction and role-modeling solutions. • Participate as an active member of the treatment team, helping to identify client strengths and needs. **Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:** • High School education OR equivalent and two (2) years of responsible employment. • Experience in Human Services or a related field preferred. • 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:** • 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 and/or a negligible amount of force frequently 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. Keywords: Behavioral Health, Technician, Recovery Services, Client Care, Supportive Environment, Mental Health, Substance Use, Crisis Intervention, Group Activities, Health Monitoring **Employee benefits package:** full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**About Brightli**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 use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients. We are doing this by forming a new behavioral health organization under new model. Under one parent company, multiple organizations are able to collaborate, share resources and system supports, increase recruiting and retention efforts, increase access to specialized care, and meet the growing demand for behavioral and addiction recovery care.Brightli’s top-line subsidiaries include Burrell Behavioral Health (Burrell), Preferred Family Healthcare (PFH), Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health (SEMO), Firefly, Adult and Child Health, and Places for People. While these organizations operate independently and are governed by separate board of directors, their operations and services benefit from this model. Alone, organizations may be able to navigate the current tumultuous healthcare environment, but we believe that together we can do so much more than survive. Our communities need us now more than ever, and by working together we are ready to answer their call for years to come.**Brightli Snapshot*** 200 locations* 4 states* 19 subsidiaries and/or affiliates* 5k+ employees