Trauma‑Informed Behavioral Health Tech (Recovery Services)

BBH Burrell Behavioral Health; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program – 24/7

Mileage Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Workplace Culture

Additional Perks

Job summary

Burrell Behavioral Health in Springfield, MO is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician I to provide trauma-informed supervision and supportive care within Recovery Services. You will help with daily activities, safety checks, and client engagement, contributing to treatment planning and continuity of care.

The role emphasizes compassionate, professional boundaries, and collaboration with the treatment team to promote recovery and client wellbeing in a busy clinical setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years of responsible employment.
• Human services or related experience is preferred.
• Exceptions to the stated qualifications may be approved by the appropriate Executive Team member.
• If assigned to a Residential Care Facility, obtain Level 1 Medication Aide credentialing and insulin certification within the first 90 days of employment.
• Obtain First Aid and CPR certifications within three months of employment and maintain them upon renewal.
• Complete medication administration training according to applicable program standards.
• Complete CPI training for residential programs or Crisis Management training through Relias for outpatient programs within 30 days of employment or at the first available class.
• Complete 36 hours of required training within a two-year period in accordance with 9 CSR 10-7.110 E 1 and complete 40 hours of related training annually.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, trauma-informed supervision, support, and redirection while encouraging participation in treatment and daily activities.
• Build positive client relationships, maintain professional boundaries, and model healthy, solution-focused behaviors.
• Monitor client health, behavior, safety, vital signs, and potential withdrawal symptoms, escalating concerns when needed.
• Support admissions, orientations, transfers, discharges, safety checks, personal care, and specimen collection as assigned.
• Facilitate recovery education, skill-building, rehabilitative support, and recreational groups.
• Participate in treatment planning by communicating client strengths, needs, progress, and concerns.
• Support medication administration, documentation, inventory, and storage according to training and program policy.
• Document client activities, observations, incidents, and shift updates accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Respond appropriately to crisis situations and communicate promptly with supervisors, medical personnel, and the treatment team.
• Transport clients to approved appointments and destinations as assigned.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment and follow confidentiality, safety, and program requirements.
• Complete required training, attend team meetings, and perform other duties assigned by leadership.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent and two years of responsible employment.

Human services or related experience is preferred.

Exceptions to the stated qualifications may be approved by the appropriate Executive Team member.

If assigned to a Residential Care Facility, obtain Level 1 Medication Aide credentialing and insulin certification within the first 90 days of employment.

Obtain First Aid and CPR certifications within three months of employment and maintain them upon renewal.

Complete medication administration training according to applicable program standards.

Complete CPI training for residential programs or Crisis Management training through Relias for outpatient programs within 30 days of employment or at the first available class.

Complete 36 hours of required training within a two-year period in accordance with 9 CSR 10-7.110 E 1 and complete 40 hours of related training annually.

Job description

Burrell Behavioral Health in Springfield, MO is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician I to provide trauma-informed supervision and supportive care within Recovery Services. You will help with daily activities, safety checks, and client engagement, contributing to treatment planning and continuity of care.

The role emphasizes compassionate, professional boundaries, and collaboration with the treatment team to promote recovery and client wellbeing in a busy clinical setting.