Behavioral Health Technician-Overnight

Brightli; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Employee benefits package

Top-notch training

Career mobility

Welcoming, warm culture

Job summary

Brightli in Saint Charles, MO is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician I to provide direct and supportive care to clients in Recovery Services. You will monitor activities, respond to crises, facilitate group education and activities, and transport clients as needed, while documenting treatment plans and maintaining a safe environment.

The role requires a high school diploma and two years of employment; experience in human services is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of responsible employment.
• Experience in Human Services or a related field preferred.
• Exceptions to qualifications may be made by the Executive Team member.

Responsibilities

• Active Participation: Participate as an integral member of the treatment team, assisting in identifying client strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences.
• Program Compliance: Ensure adherence to all program expectations and rules, reporting behaviors to supervisors for effective therapeutic interventions
• Medication Policies: Adhere to all medication policies and collaborate with nursing staff to guarantee compliance
• Admission/Orientation Assistance: Assist in admission/orientation, including vitals, safety checks, and urine/lab specimen collection
• Client Education and Support: Assist and educate clients in daily activities as needed
• Transportation Assistance: Provide transportation support for clients as required

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Two years of responsible employment

Job description

Job Title: Behavioral Health Technician I

Location: Saint Charles, MO

Department: Recovery Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Shift: Overnight

Job Summary:

The Behavioral Health Technician I position is responsible for providing direct and supportive care to clients/patients. This includes monitoring daily activities, intervening/responding to crises, facilitating group education and structured activities, and transporting clients as needed. Behavioral Health Technicians are responsible for understanding the client’s/patient’s treatment plan, documenting their behaviors, and providing a safe, therapeutic, and supportive environment.

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.

Experience and Education Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of responsible employment.
• Experience in Human Services or a related field preferred.
• OR
• Exceptions to qualifications may be made by the Executive Team member.

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.