Substance Use Disorder Technician

Brightli; Chanute (KS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Employee benefits package

Top-notch training

Career mobility

Welcoming, warm, supportive

Job summary

Brightli in Springfield, MO, is seeking a Substance Use Disorder Technician to support clients in Recovery Services. You will supervise activities, monitor health, assist with vital signs, and facilitate group sessions.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed care, reliable teamwork, and hands-on clinical exposure, including documentation and communication with treatment staff. Prior human services experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; two years of responsible employment.
• Experience in human services or related field preferred.
• For St. Louis County programs: Bachelor's Degree or MA in AD/CI or II.
• For Residential Care Facility: Level 1 MedAid (LIMA) credential and insulin certification within 90 days.
• Background checks, valid driver's license, and CPR/First Aid certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and engage clients through activities and recovery sessions.
• Monitor health and safety; record vitals and withdrawal signs.
• Support medication processes and document inventory.
• Provide personal care as needed in residential settings.
• Facilitate urine collection/testing and process lab results.
• Complete shift reports and EHR documentation; alert team to concerns.
• Conduct supervision checks and ensure presence at activities.
• Provide client transportation and practice safe driving.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment and follow program policies.
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and mandatory certifications.

Skills

Vital signs

Medication administration

Group facilitation

Trauma-informed care

Behavioral health

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree or MA in AD/CI or II

Level 1 MedAid (LIMA) credentialing and Insulin Certification within 90 days

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Substance Use Disorder Technician

Location: Springfield, Missouri

Department: Recovery Services

Employment Type: Full time

Job Summary

Join our compassionate, collaborative team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of people recovering from substance use-help clients build safety, stability, and hope while growingyourclinical and interpersonal skills. Five reasons to apply: meaningful patient-facing impact, structured training and professional development, supportive multidisciplinary treatment team, opportunities for hands-on clinical experience (vital signs, medication observation, group facilitation), and a mission-driven workplace that values dignity and recovery. Weseekempathetic, observant, and dependable individuals who communicate clearly, model calm under pressure, and support trauma-informed care.

The Substance Use Disorder Technician provides direct and supportive care to clients/patients bymonitoringday-to-day activities,observingand documenting behavior,assistingwith vital signs and health monitoring, intervening incrisesand communicating with the treatment team,facilitatinggroup and structured activities, and transporting clients as needed. This role supports a safe, therapeutic environment and requires adherence to program policies,accuratedocumentation, and active participation in the treatment team.

This position offers…

• EmployeeAssistanceProgram -24/7counselingservices,legalassistance,&financialconsultationforyouandyourhouseholdatnocost
• MileageReimbursement -Companypaidforworkfunctionsrequiringtravel
• EmployeeDiscounts -Hotels,ThemeParks&Attractions,CollegeTuition
• WorkplaceCulture -Anenvironmentcultivatingemployeewellbeing,valuingeachindividual'shumanity,andactivelypromotingahealthy,joyfulworkforce
• AdditionalPerks&Benefits -Scrolldowntobottomofthisposttolearnmore

Key Responsibilities

• Superviseandengagewithclients-leadactivities,groups,andrecoveryskillssessionsthatpromoteadaptivebehaviorandsocialconnection
• Monitorclients'healthandsafety-obtainandrecordvitalsigns,observesigns/symptomsofwithdrawal,andescalatetomedicalstaffwhencriticalissuesarise
• Supportmedicationprocesses-observeanddocumentself-administrationorstaffadministrationofmedications,monitorOTCinventory/storage,andreportdiscrepanciesperpolicy
• Providedirectpersonalcareasneeded(grooming,bathing,dressing)inresidentialsettingsandassistwithadmission,transfer,anddischargeprocesses
• Facilitateurinecollectionandtesting,documentresults,andprocesslabsend-offs
• Completeaccurateshiftreportsandelectronicmedicalrecorddocumentation;communicatebehaviororclinicalconcernstothetreatmentteamandsupervisorpromptly
• Conductclientsupervisionchecks,bedchecks,andensureclientsarepresentforscheduledactivities
• Provideclienttransportationtoappointmentswhenrequiredandpracticesafedrivingperagencystandards
• Maintainasafe,cleanenvironment,reportmaintenance/safetyissues,andfollowallprogrampoliciesandprocedures
• Participateintreatmentteammeetings,trainings,andrequiredcertifications;completemandatorystate/CARFtrainingsandagencyonboarding

Education,Experience,and/orCredentialQualifications

• Highschooldiplomaorequivalentandtwo(2)yearsofresponsibleemployment
• Experienceinhumanservicesorarelatedfieldpreferred
• ExceptionstoqualificationsmaybemadebytheappropriateExecutiveTeammember
• ForSt.LouisCountyprograms:Bachelor'sDegreeORMAADCIorII
• ForResidentialCareFacility(RCF):credentialingasaLevel1MedAid(LIMA)andInsulinCertificationwithinthefirst90daysinposition

AdditionalQualifications

• Mustsuccessfullycompletebackgroundchecks(criminal,drivingrecord,abuse/neglect,fingerprinting)
• Currentdriver'slicense,acceptabledrivingrecord,andcurrentautoinsurancerequired
• MustobtainFirstAidandCPRcertificationswithinthree(3)monthsofhireandmaintainrenewals
• CompleteMedicationAdministrationtrainingperprogramstandardsandBehavioralManagementtraining(CPIforresidentialorCrisisManagementonReliasforoutpatient)withinrequiredtimeframes
• Achievementofrequiredtraininghoursperstateregulation(e.g.,36-40hoursasapplicable)
• Mustbeatleast21yearsoldtooperatecompany-ownedvehicle(23for15-passengervan)
• ForKirksvilleRCFstaff,Illinoisstaff,andKansasResidentialstaff:evidenceofbeingfreefrominfectiousdisease(e.g.,TB)priortohireandannually
• ForAdolescentprogram:completeadolescent-specifictrainingwithinsix(6)months

PhysicalRequirements

• Sedentarywork:exertingupto10poundsofforceoccasionallyandnegligibleforcefrequently;repetitivehand,finger,andarmmovementsfortyping/writing
• Primarilysittingwithoccasionalwalkingorstandingforbriefperiods;meetsADAconsiderationsforsedentaryroles

Keywords: behavioral health technician, substance use disorder, recovery services, vital signs, medication administration, group facilitation, trauma-informed care, residential care, client supervision, CPR/First Aid

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.