Behavioral Health Technician – Crisis Support & Care

Burrell Behavioral Health; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Burrell Behavioral Health in Poplar Bluff, MO is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician I to provide direct and supportive care to clients in a safe, therapeutic environment. You will assist with health monitoring, document behaviors, and help with group education and transportation as needed.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or equivalent with two years of related work, and are trained in First Aid/CPR and crisis intervention.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent with two years of responsible employment.
• Experience in Human Services or a related field is preferred.
• First Aid and CPR certification within three months of starting employment.

Responsibilities

• Admit, supervise, monitor, transfer, and discharge clients/patients.
• Encourage clients to adhere to program expectations in a trauma-informed manner and communicate concerns to the treatment team.
• Monitor vital signs and escalate to medical intervention for critical symptoms as needed.
• Obtain and record vital signs and relevant medical symptoms as indicated by medical personnel.
• Oversee medication administration per policy and procedure and maintain accurate records.
• Facilitate urine collection, testing, lab send-offs, and document accordingly.
• Prepare for and facilitate group rehabilitative support and education sessions.
• Provide client transportation as needed to appointments.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Communication

Empathy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Burrell Behavioral Health in Poplar Bluff, MO is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician I to provide direct and supportive care to clients in a safe, therapeutic environment. You will assist with health monitoring, document behaviors, and help with group education and transportation as needed.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or equivalent with two years of related work, and are trained in First Aid/CPR and crisis intervention.