Youth Behavioral Health Technician: Direct Care & Group Support

Burrell Behavioral Health; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Benefits package

Training program

Career mobility

Belonging culture

Job summary

Burrell Behavioral Health in Springfield, MO is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician I for our Youth Residential program. You will provide direct care, supervise daily activities, monitor health and safety, and support clients in a therapeutic environment.

You will lead group activities, interpret treatment plans, and maintain thorough documentation, collaborating with the treatment team to ensure compassionate, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• High School education OR equivalent and two years of responsible employment.
• Experience in Human Services or related field preferred.
• Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age to operate a company-owned vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Admit, supervise, monitor, transfer, and discharge clients/patients.
• Ensure monitoring of vital signs and determine the need for escalation to medical intervention when critical symptoms present.
• Facilitate client/patient supervision checks per policy and/or procedure or when indicated by a safety/precautions plan.
• Assist clients/patients with personal care as needed (e.g., grooming, bathing, dressing).
• Document reported behaviors and any areas of concern related to clients/patients.
• Encourage adherence to program expectations and communicate concerning behaviors to the treatment team promptly.
• Prepare for and facilitate group rehabilitative support, education, recovery skills, or recreation groups as scheduled and assigned.
• Provide client/patient transportation as needed to and from appointments.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Documentation

Safety monitoring

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Two years of responsible employment

Job description

Burrell Behavioral Health in Springfield, MO is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician I for our Youth Residential program. You will provide direct care, supervise daily activities, monitor health and safety, and support clients in a therapeutic environment.

You will lead group activities, interpret treatment plans, and maintain thorough documentation, collaborating with the treatment team to ensure compassionate, patient-centered care.