Lead Behavioral Health Technician: Lead & Elevate Recovery

Centerstone; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Benefits package

Training

Career mobility

Supportive culture

Job summary

Burrell Behavioral Health in Saint Charles, Missouri is seeking a Lead Behavioral Health Technician to supervise shift teams within Recovery Services. The role combines hands-on client support with leadership to maintain a safe, structured environment for recovery.

You will guide technicians, coordinate daily activities, and communicate with the treatment team to ensure high-quality care and continuity. This is a mission-driven, team-focused position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, psychiatric nursing, or a closely related field is required, or a secondary degree with work history.
• Two years of responsible employment history if no bachelor’s degree is held.

Responsibilities

• Lead Behavioral Health Technicians during shifts, guiding and supporting a positive team environment.
• Oversee daily client activities to ensure safety and program adherence.
• Collaborate with the treatment team and communicate client behaviors and progress.
• Monitor detoxification clients to ensure safety and recovery needs are met.
• Assist with client orientation and educate on rights and program rules.
• Support crisis de-escalation under supervisor direction.
• Train and supervise Behavioral Health Technicians and facilitate team meetings.
• Prepare educational materials and document client progress timely.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Dependability

Sound judgment

Crisis de-escalation

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, psychiatric nursing, or related field

High school diploma or GED with 2 years of experience

Job description

Burrell Behavioral Health in Saint Charles, Missouri is seeking a Lead Behavioral Health Technician to supervise shift teams within Recovery Services. The role combines hands-on client support with leadership to maintain a safe, structured environment for recovery.

You will guide technicians, coordinate daily activities, and communicate with the treatment team to ensure high-quality care and continuity. This is a mission-driven, team-focused position.