Behavioral Health Technician (Substance Use Disorders)

Burrell Behavioral Health; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Behavioral Health Technicians to join their team in Columbia, MO. This rewarding role involves supporting clients through detox and recovery, fostering a safe and therapeutic environment. You will utilize your communication and problem-solving skills to help clients overcome addiction and improve their lives. With opportunities for career advancement and a supportive workplace culture, this position offers a fulfilling path for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Join a team where your contributions truly matter and embark on a meaningful career journey.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Paid time off - 29 days per year

Ongoing training

Career advancement opportunities

Supportive workplace culture

Mileage reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old with a high school diploma.
• Prior experience in Human Services is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor detox clients, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Provide education classes and assist clients with daily living skills.
• Maintain facility cleanliness and conduct medical protocols as needed.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Client-Focused Care

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title: Behavioral Health Technicians

Location: Columbia, Missouri

Department: Addiction Treatment

Employment Type: Part-Time and Full-Time Shifts Available

Job Summary:
Would you like to start a fulfilling career helping people overcome addiction? Become a Behavioral Health Technician with Burrell in Columbia, MO! You can find a bright future filled with growth and satisfaction while saving lives!

As a Behavioral Health Technician, you will share your kindness and dedication in a secure, comfortable, and supportive environment for those going through detox. Contribute to clients' recoveries by demonstrating great communication, problem-solving, and client-focused care.

Position Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive wages
• Paid time off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
• Ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive training
• Room for career advancement - promotion opportunities available
• Friendly, encouraging, and supportive workplace culture
• Mileage reimbursement - company pays for work-related travels

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess, admit, supervise, monitor, transfer, and discharge social setting detox clients.
• Ensure monitoring of vital signs, signs and symptoms of withdrawal, and possess knowledge to determine need for medical assistance for all social setting detox clients.
• Provide a safe, therapeutic and supportive environment for clients participating in ADA/Social Setting Detox.
• Provide general monitoring of clients, treating each with respect and dignity at all times, and modeling appropriate behaviors.
• Foster adaptive behavior in clients by encouraging positive social interaction and role-modeling a problem solving approach to issues of concern.
• Responsible for conducting and recording medical protocols, as requested.
• Assist ADA/Social Setting Detox clients with daily living skills such as laundry, chores, and personal hygiene.
• Responsible for maintaining facility cleanliness by completing designated facility tasks.
• Dispense medications to ADA/Social Setting Detox clients (per physician’s orders) as requested and training permits.
• Prepare paperwork and obtain specimens for random drug testing urinalyses for ADA/Social Setting Detox clients.
• Provide client education classes regarding drug education and life skills as requested and training permits.
• Observe, record and communicate clients’ behaviors, strengths, progress, areas of difficulty and needs in a timely manner, utilizing established mechanisms and program formats.
• Provide transportation of clients to/from program activities, as needed.
• If stationed at Youth Facility: Provide for safety during all outdoor experiences, including backpacking and camping excursions for adolescent clients.

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years old
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Prior experience in Human Services or related fields advantageous

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.