Behavioral Health Technician

BBH Burrell Behavioral Health; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off - 29 days per year

Mileage reimbursement

Comprehensive and supportive training

Job summary

BBH Burrell Behavioral Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician for their Youth Resiliency Campus in Springfield, Missouri. In this full-time or part-time position, you will provide direct care and supervision to youth residents aged 13-17 with persistent mental illnesses while facilitating therapeutic activities and supporting their treatment goals.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and a passion for working with at-risk youth. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Current driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Passion for working with at-risk youth.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and supervision to youth residents ages 13–17.
• Facilitate therapeutic activities and support treatment goals.
• Dispense medications as per physician’s orders.
• Monitor and chart resident activity and treatment progress.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Behavioral Health Technician (Youth Resiliency Campus)

Location: Springfield, Missouri

Department: Youth Resiliency Campus

Employment Type: Full-time, Part-time, or PRN

Job Summary: As a Behavioral Health Technician in our Youth Residential program, you will provide direct care and supervision to youth residents ages 13‑17 with persistent mental illnesses, facilitate therapeutic activities, and work with a team to support the residents’ treatment goals and daily program.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate as an active member of the treatment team, facilitating interactions that ensure the home is a safe haven for therapeutic transformation.
• Continuously assess and positively support the young person’s perception of safety, feelings of significance, and sense of respect and relatedness.
• Provide direct care and supervision to youth residents ages 8‑17 with persistent mental illnesses.
• Provide therapeutic activities while ensuring the safety of residents.
• Work with residents on their daily program, including homework, chores, recreation, social skills, daily living skills, and individualized weekly and treatment plan goals.
• Facilitate house meetings with assigned team, sharing feedback and communicating positive expectations.
• Facilitate a specialized group (social skills, relaxation, recreation, crafts, life skills, etc.) each week as requested.
• Dispense medications to residents per physician’s orders and as training permits.
• Monitor and chart resident activity and treatment progress daily (shift notes, logs, incident reports, behavior tracking, treatment plans, etc.).

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.

Additional Qualifications

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Passion for working with at‑risk youth.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Flexibility and adaptability.

Physical Requirements

ADA Consideration – Sedentary work with occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds, repetitive hand and arm movements, and occasional walking or standing.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, retirement, life, and more (for full‑time).
• Paid time off – 29 days per year, including vacation and holiday pay (for full‑time).
• Mileage reimbursement for approved travel functions.
• Initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive training.
• Career mobility – advancement opportunities and promotion from within.
• Work culture supportive of well‑being, values you as a human being, and encourages health and happiness.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.