Lead Behavioral Health Tech & Shift Supervisor

Burrell Behavioral Health; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Mileage Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Top-notch training

Career mobility

Job summary

Burrell Behavioral Health in Independence, Missouri, seeks a Lead Behavioral Health Technician to supervise and mentor on the shift, ensuring a safe, therapeutic, and structured environment for clients experiencing behavioral health crises. You will model trauma-informed care, de‑escalate crises, lead groups, assist with training, and ensure timely documentation in compliance with state and CARF standards.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree or a high school diploma with 2+ years of experience;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Psychiatric Nursing, or related field.
• High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of two years of employment history.
• Experience in human services, behavioral health, mental health, or substance use treatment preferred.
• Exceptions to qualifications may be approved by an Executive Team member.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Behavioral Health Technicians on shift, providing guidance, direction, and real-time coaching.
• Supervise daily activities of clients/patients while fostering a safe, therapeutic, and structured community.
• Model professional conduct, appropriate boundaries, and trauma-informed care practices.
• De-escalate crisis situations using approved behavioral management techniques with direction from Program Leadership.
• Facilitate education, skill-building, and recreational groups as scheduled.
• Assist with training, onboarding, and supervision of Behavioral Health Technicians.
• Prepare or assist in preparation of group education materials and curricula development.
• Ensure accurate, timely documentation in compliance with state regulatory and CARF standards.
• Adhere to medication administration policies and support team compliance.
• Assist with staff scheduling, shift coverage, and facilitate staff meetings as needed.
• Complete performance reviews for direct reports within designated timeframes.
• Perform all core duties of a Behavioral Health Technician as required.

Skills

Leadership

Trauma-informed care

Crisis intervention

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Psychiatric Nursing, or related field

High School Diploma or GED with 2 years of responsible employment history

Job description

Burrell Behavioral Health in Independence, Missouri, seeks a Lead Behavioral Health Technician to supervise and mentor on the shift, ensuring a safe, therapeutic, and structured environment for clients experiencing behavioral health crises. You will model trauma-informed care, de‑escalate crises, lead groups, assist with training, and ensure timely documentation in compliance with state and CARF standards.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree or a high school diploma with 2+ years of experience;