Youth Behavioral Health Technician: Growth & Impact

Brightli; Arkansas; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off including vacation and 9

Mileage reimbursement for travel

Training and career advancement

Supportive work culture

Equal Employment Opportunity

Job summary

Burrell Behavioral Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to support children and adolescents across settings such as inpatient hospitals, partial programs, residential facilities, and outpatient clinics in the Kansas City area.

You will work closely with clinical staff to deliver compassionate care, implement treatment plans, and help patients develop coping skills while maintaining safety and documentation standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus two years of relatable employment history.
• Experience in Human Services or related fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Actively monitor patients, attend to immediate needs, de-escalate volatile situations and notify nursing staff of changes.
• Plan and lead recreation, leisure, and occupational therapy sessions to foster skills and coping.
• Maintain clean, organized living spaces and promote prosocial behaviors aligned with treatment goals.
• Accurately document observations, interventions, and incidents in EHR or paper records.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, social workers and therapists to optimize care.
• Assist with implementing individualized treatment plans and discharge planning.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal communication

Crisis intervention

Observation skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Burrell Behavioral Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to support children and adolescents across settings such as inpatient hospitals, partial programs, residential facilities, and outpatient clinics in the Kansas City area.

You will work closely with clinical staff to deliver compassionate care, implement treatment plans, and help patients develop coping skills while maintaining safety and documentation standards.