Behavioral Health Technician - Youth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Training programs

Career mobility opportunities

Supportive work culture

Job summary

BBH Burrell Behavioral Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician I to provide direct and supportive care to clients. You will monitor vital signs, assist with daily activities, and participate in group education and transportation as needed.

Join a multidisciplinary team, document behaviors, maintain safety, and contribute to a therapeutic environment while following program policies and training requirements.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of confidentiality laws governing treatment.
• Ability to read and interpret safety and procedure documents.
• Capable of clear written and verbal reports.
• Interface with treatment team and record keeping in EMR.

Responsibilities

• Encourage adherence to program rules in a trauma-informed manner.
• Assist, educate, and redirect clients in daily activities.
• Monitor and document client progress and behaviors.
• Provide safe, therapeutic, and supportive environment.
• Transport clients as needed and participate in group activities.
• Report concerns and maintain treatment team communication.

Skills

Confidentiality compliance

Verbal reporting

Reading comprehension

Written communication

Basic EMR navigation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent; 2 years Human Services experience preferred

Job description

Job Description:

Job Summary: The Behavioral Health Technician I position is responsible for providing direct and supportive care to clients/patients. Duties generally include, but are not limited to, providing general oversight of day to day activities and at times, redirect of clients/patients; health monitoring (vital signs), intervene/respond to crisis and communicate with established treatment team, facilitate group education/structured activities, and/or transport clients/patients as needed. Behavioral Health Technicians are responsible for possessing a basic understanding of client/patient treatment plan, monitoring and documenting client/patient behavior and providing safe, therapeutic, and /supportive environment for clients/patients.

Essential Job Functions:

• For all locations: Encourage clients/patients to adhere to program expectations and rules in a trauma informed manner and communicate concerning behaviors to the treatment team and supervisor as soon as possible.
• The supervisor and/or treatment team will assist with developing/implementing therapeutic interventions.
• Participate as an active member of the treatment team by helping to identify client’s strengths, needs, abilities and preferences.
• Document and/or report at shift change and/or in client/patient record any exceptional behavior and/or areas of concerns related to client’s behaviors/interactions.
• Assist, educate, and redirect clients/patients in performing daily activities as needed.
• Monitor client activities and document client activities occurring on shifts that are relevant to client’s/patient’s progress or behavior.
• Ensure all clients/patients are accounted and present in scheduled activities.
• Foster adaptive behavior in clients by encouraging positive social interaction and role-modeling a solution focused approached to issues of concern.
• Ensure precaution protocols are adhered to and appropriate documentation occurs.
• Prepare for and facilitate group rehabilitative support, education, recovery skills, or recreation groups as scheduled and assigned.
• NOTE: In some programs, this may be a core aspect of job duties.
• Provide client/patient transportation as needed to and from appointments.
• NOTE: In some programs, this may be a core aspect of job duties.
• Maintain a standard of behavior that is, at all times, consistent with Organization Code of Conduct and program philosophy.
• Complete all mandatory trainings within the required time frame within State Regulatory/CARF Standards.
• Attend staff meetings, treatment team meetings, training sessions, etc. as requested by supervisors.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment by observing general rules of good housekeeping.
• Reports maintenance problems, broken or malfunctioning equipment, other mechanical safety concerns following established reporting procedures.
• Be knowledgeable and adhere to all program policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate interest in long term and short term goals and objectives of the organization.
• Other duties as assigned by Leadership.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of confidentiality laws governing the treatment of substance use and mental health disorder treatment.
• Capable of communicating ideas clearly and effectively both verbally and written to produce clear and concise reports.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively with clients, Employees of organization, family members and other community contacts.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Basic key-boarding skills and navigate/enter notes within electronic medical record.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables within standardized situations.
• Ability to establish rapport with client/patient population while maintaining appropriate boundaries.

Experience and Education Qualifications:

• High School education OR equivalent and two (2) years responsible employment Experience in Human Services or related field preferred.
• OR Exceptions to the qualifications listed may be made by the appropriate Executive Team member.
• For Residential Care Facility (RCF): Become credentialed as a Level 1 Med Aid (LIMA) and be Insulin Certified within the first ninety (90) days in position.

Supervisory Requirements:

None

Employment Requirements:

• Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect and fingerprint check.
• Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.
• All training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.
• Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record and current auto insurance
• Behavioral Management training completed within thirty (30) days of employment or first available class after start date: CPI for Residential programs Crisis Management on Relias for Outpatient programs Extensive knowledge of the policies, procedures, and regulations of the program to which the Employee is assigned.
• Valid Driver’s license in state of residency with an acceptable driving record is Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age to operate a company-owned vehicle.
• Must be at least twenty-three (23) years of age to operate a company-owned fifteen (15) passenger van.
• For Adolescent program only: Within six (6) months of employment, receive training on adolescent behavior, family dynamics, communication skills, incest, sexual abuse, physical and emotional abuse, stress management and the effect of peer pressure.

Physical Requirements:

ADA Consideration - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (exists up the 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (exists 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shift.Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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 Mission & Culture:

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.

About Brightli:

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 use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients. We are doing this by forming a new behavioral health organization under new model. Under one parent company, multiple organizations are able to collaborate, share resources and system supports, increase recruiting and retention efforts, increase access to specialized care, and meet the growing demand for behavioral and addiction recovery care. Brightli’s top-line subsidiaries include Burrell Behavioral Health (Burrell), Preferred Family Healthcare (PFH), Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health (SEMO), Firefly, Adult and Child Health, and Places for People. While these organizations operate independently and are governed by separate board of directors, their operations and services benefit from this model. Alone, organizations may be able to navigate the current tumultuous healthcare environment, but we believe that together we can do so much more than survive. Our communities need us now more than ever, and by working together we are ready to answer their call for years to come.

Brightli Snapshot:

200 locations 4 states 19 subsidiaries and/or affiliates 5k+ employees