Behavioral Health Technician

Burrell Inc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Mileage Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Top-notch training

Career mobility

Job summary

Burrell Behavioral Health in Steelville, MO is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to join the Recovery Services team. This full-time role focuses on direct client support, adherence to treatment plans, and coordination with nursing staff for medication policies.

The position includes active participation with the treatment team, client education, admission/orientation assistance, and potential transportation support, with a strong emphasis on patient well-being and safety in a collaborative

Qualifications

• Must have strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with clients/patients.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Basic computer literacy for documentation and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Active Participation: Be an integral member of the treatment team and support client strengths and needs.
• Program Compliance: Adhere to program rules and report behaviors to supervisors.
• Medication Policies: Follow medication policies and work with nursing staff.
• Admission/Orientation: Assist in admission/orientation and collect necessary samples if required.
• Client Education and Support: Educate clients and assist with daily activities.
• Transportation Assistance: Provide transport support as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Basic computer skills

Education

High School education or equivalent

Job description

**Job Description:****Job Title: Behavioral Health Technician** **Location: Steelville, MO** **Department: Recovery Services** **Employment Type: Full Time** **Job Summary:** Looking for more than 'just a job'? Want to make a positive impact in the lives of our clients/patients? Do you want to work in a supportive and dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career? Join our team as a Behavioral Health Technician! 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. **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:** * 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 an 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 **Additional Qualifications:** * Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish rapport with clients/patients* Job Training Provided\\*\\** Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team* Basic computer skills* Experience in behavioral health or related field is preferred **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.