Lead Behavioral Health Technician

Centerstone; Saint Charles, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Mileage Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Workplace Culture

Additional Perks

Job summary

Centerstone in St. Charles, MO is seeking a Lead Behavioral Health Technician to supervise shifts, oversee daily activities, and coordinate with the treatment team to ensure a safe, structured environment for recovery services.

You will mentor fellow technicians, assist with crisis de-escalation, document progress, and support client transportation as needed. This role emphasizes leadership and compassionate, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, counseling, psychology, psychiatric nursing, or a closely related field; OR
• High school diploma or GED with a minimum of two years of responsible employment history.
• Must be at least 21 years of age to operate a company-owned vehicle.
• Must be at least 23 years of age to operate a company-owned 15-passenger van.
• Valid driver’s license in state of residence with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead Behavioral Health Technicians during assigned shifts, providing guidance, direction, and support while helping create a positive team environment.
• Oversee daily client activities to ensure safety, structure, and adherence to program expectations.
• Communicate relevant client behaviors, concerns, and progress to the treatment team.
• Assist with client orientation, including education on client rights and program rules.
• Support crisis de-escalation efforts under the direction of supervisory staff.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation related to client behavior and progress.
• Monitor detoxification clients to ensure safety and recovery needs are met.
• Provide client transportation as needed.
• Assist in training and supervising Behavioral Health Technicians.
• Facilitate Behavioral Health Technician meetings as scheduled.
• Prepare or assist with group education materials.
• Complete all required trainings within established timeframes.

Skills

Lead Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health Technician

BHT

Recovery Services

Mental Health

Substance Use Treatment

Detox

Team Leadership

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

**Job Description:****Job Title:** Lead Behavioral Health Technician **Location:** St. Charles, Missouri **Department:** Recovery Services **Employment Type:** Full-time**Pay Rate:** $17.50 per hour**Job Summary:**Turn your passion for behavioral health into a career where your leadership and compassion can make a meaningful difference every day. As a Lead Behavioral Health Technician, you’ll have the opportunity to support individuals on their recovery journey, grow your leadership skills, collaborate with a compassionate treatment team, help create a safe and encouraging environment, and directly contribute to better outcomes for the people we serve. Join our compassionate, collaborative team and make a difference by bringing strong communication, dependability, sound judgment, and a heart for helping others to this important role.As the Lead Behavioral Health Technician, you’ll combine hands-on client support with shift leadership responsibilities within Recovery Services. You’ll guide and support Behavioral Health Technicians, coordinate daily client activities, communicate with the treatment team, assist with crisis de-escalation, monitor clients receiving detoxification services, and help maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment focused on recovery.**This position offers...*** **Employee Assistance Program** – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost* **Mileage Reimbursement** – Company paid for work functions requiring travel* **Employee Discounts** – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition* **Workplace Culture** - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce* **Additional Perks & Benefits** - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more**Key Responsibilities:*** **Lead** Behavioral Health Technicians during assigned shifts, providing guidance, direction, and support while helping create a positive team environment.* **Support** clients throughout their recovery journey by overseeing daily activities and maintaining a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment.* **Collaborate** with the treatment team by communicating important client behaviors, concerns, progress, and recovery needs.* **Monitor** and screen clients receiving detoxification services to help ensure their safety and recovery needs are addressed.* **Assist** clients with orientation to services, including education about client rights and program expectations.* **Support** crisis de-escalation efforts under the direction of supervisory staff.* **Train** and support Behavioral Health Technicians and facilitate team meetings as scheduled.* **Prepare** or assist with educational materials used for client groups and programming.* **Document** client behaviors and progress accurately and within required timeframes.* **Provide** transportation to clients as needed.**Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, counseling, psychology, psychiatric nursing, or a closely related field; **OR*** High school diploma or GED with a minimum of two (2) years of responsible employment history.**Additional Qualifications:*** Must be at least 21 years of age to operate a company-owned vehicle.* Must be at least 23 years of age to operate a company-owned 15-passenger van.* Valid driver’s license in state of residence with an acceptable driving record.**Keywords:** Lead Behavioral Health Technician, Behavioral Health Technician, BHT, Behavioral Health, Recovery Services, Mental Health, Substance Use Treatment, Addiction Recovery, Detox, Human Services**Job Summary**Are you passionate about behavioral health and ready to take the next step in your career? Join our Recovery Services team as a **Lead Behavioral Health Technician**, where you’ll combine hands‐on client support with leadership responsibilities in a meaningful, mission‐driven role.As a Lead BHT, you’ll play a key role in creating a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for individuals on their recovery journey. You will provide guidance and support to Behavioral Health Technicians on your shift while collaborating closely with the treatment team to ensure high‐quality care and continuity. This position is ideal for someone who leads by example, communicates effectively, and is committed to making a positive impact.**What You’ll Do*** Serve as the **lead Behavioral Health Technician** on your shift, providing guidance, direction, and support to team members* Oversee daily client activities to ensure safety, structure, and adherence to program expectations* Communicate relevant client behaviors, concerns, and progress to the treatment team* Assist with client orientation, including education on client rights and program rules* Support crisis de‐escalation efforts under the direction of supervisory staff* Complete accurate and timely documentation related to client behavior and progress* Monitor and screen detoxification clients to ensure safety and recovery needs are met* Provide client transportation as needed* Assist in training and supervising Behavioral Health Technicians* Facilitate Behavioral Health Technician meetings as scheduled* Prepare or assist with group education materials* Complete all required trainings within established timeframes**Education & Experience (One of the following):*** Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, counseling, psychology, psychiatric nursing, or a closely related field **OR*** High school diploma or GED with a minimum of two (2) years of responsible employment history**Additional Requirements*** Must be at least **21 years of age** to operate a company‐owned vehicle* Must be at least **23 years of age** to operate a company‐owned 15‐passenger van* Valid driver’s license in state of residence with an acceptable driving record**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.