Compassionate Behavioral Health Technician - Recovery Support

BBH Burrell Behavioral Health; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Mileage Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Workplace Culture

Additional Perks & Benefits

Job summary

Burrell Behavioral Health in Springfield, Missouri seeks a Behavioral Technician I to support clients on their recovery journey. The role involves assisting in daily operations, documenting behaviors, and collaborating with the treatment team to ensure safety and progress.

The candidate should be empathetic with strong communication skills, able to participate in educational and recreational activities, and comply with safety and medication policies.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent with two years of responsible employment history.
• Bachelor's Degree OR MAADC I or II for St. Louis County Programs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to program expectations and rules, reporting behaviors to supervisors to assist with therapeutic interventions.
• Participate actively in the treatment team, identifying clients' strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences.
• Document and report exceptional behaviors and areas of concern during shift changes and in client records.
• Assist in the admission and orientation process, including obtaining vital signs and conducting safety searches.
• Coordinate incoming calls and respond to crisis situations as necessary.
• Educate and assist clients in performing daily activities as needed.
• Monitor client activities and document relevant behaviors, including bed checks during overnight shifts.
• Ensure all clients are accounted for and that precaution protocols are followed.
• Facilitate education or recreation groups as scheduled.
• Adhere to medication policies and collaborate with nursing staff to ensure compliance.
• Provide transportation for clients as needed.
• Maintain a standard of behavior consistent with agency expectations and program philosophy.
• Complete all mandatory trainings within required time frames.
• Attend staff and treatment team meetings as requested.
• Screen and monitor detoxification clients to ensure safety and recovery needs are met.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's or MAADC I/II (St. Louis County)

Job description

Burrell Behavioral Health in Springfield, Missouri seeks a Behavioral Technician I to support clients on their recovery journey. The role involves assisting in daily operations, documenting behaviors, and collaborating with the treatment team to ensure safety and progress.

The candidate should be empathetic with strong communication skills, able to participate in educational and recreational activities, and comply with safety and medication policies.