Behavioral Health Technician Sobering Center

Job Description:

Job Title: Behavioral Health Technician I

Location: Saint Louis, MO
Department: Recovery Services
Employment Type: Part-time

Job Summary:

The Behavioral Health Technician I (BHT I) is responsible for providing direct, supportive care to clients/patients, ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment. Under the supervision of the Health Homes Project Director and Clinical Supervisor, the BHT I will assist with health monitoring, crisis intervention, and facilitate group activities. The BHT I will help implement treatment plans and encourage clients in achieving their wellness goals. The role works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary treatment team to provide comprehensive care to individuals in both residential and outpatient settings.

Position Perks & Benefits:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, and more.
• Generous Paid Time Off: [Insert number] days annually, including vacation and holiday pay.
• Training & Development: Ongoing training to enhance professional growth.
• Supportive Work Environment: A collaborative culture that values staff well-being.
• Employee Recognition: Acknowledgment of your contributions and impact on individuals and families.

Key Responsibilities:

General Duties (For All Locations):

• Service Delivery: Provide services in alignment with the organization's code of conduct, policies, and standards.
• Health Service Systems: Assist clients in identifying, securing, and sustaining resources that promote healthy living and independence.
• Multidisciplinary Team Support: Act as a team member in developing individualized treatment plans based on the client's strengths, needs, and preferences. Implement and monitor these plans with team and community provider support.
• Assessments: Conduct client assessments to inform the development of individual treatment plans.
• Family Engagement: Foster family involvement by educating and supporting the implementation of family plans. Advocate for families, guiding them through interactions with agency services and benefits.
• Wraparound Facilitation: Facilitate wraparound meetings for children/youth to ensure active participation and coordination with service providers.
• Wellness Plan Implementation: Initiate and support interventions to help clients achieve wellness goals. Track and document progress.
• Resource Identification & Linkage: Identify appropriate community agencies to meet client needs. Assist team members with linking clients to community resources.
• Community Outreach: Represent the program at community events or meetings, facilitating presentations on available services and resources.
• Role Modeling: Build positive, non-judgmental relationships with clients, acting as a role model and supporting appropriate behavior.
• Health Management & Self-Advocacy: Teach clients skills for managing health and advocating for their needs. Monitor and update treatment teams on clients' physical wellness.
• Activity Planning: Plan and facilitate wellness-promoting activities for clients, including educational and recreational programs.
• Organizational Participation: Participate in quality assurance and health/safety activities as directed by the supervisor.
• Other Duties: Perform additional duties as assigned by the Health Homes Project Director.

For Residential Facility and Withdrawal Management:

• Admit, supervise, monitor, transfer, and discharge clients.
• Monitor and document vital signs and withdrawal symptoms, escalating issues to medical staff as needed.
• Administer medications according to established procedures, working with nursing staff as appropriate.
• Document all medication and health-related information, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
• Ensure client safety by facilitating supervision checks according to protocols.

For Residential Care Facility (RCF):

• Assist with personal care activities, including grooming, bathing, and dressing.
• Maintain accurate medication records and ensure compliance with self-administration and staff administration protocols.
• Assist in collecting and documenting lab samples (e.g., urine tests) following program procedures.
• Foster positive client behaviors by modeling healthy social interactions and addressing concerns appropriately.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Case Management Knowledge: Strong understanding of case management methods in mental health and substance use treatment settings.
• Community Resources: Familiar with local resources and able to guide clients in accessing needed services.
• Communication Skills: Clear and effective verbal and written communication for reporting and client interactions.
• Treatment Modalities: Knowledge of mental health treatment methods, regulations, and legal requirements.
• Program Evaluation: Ability to assess service effectiveness and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
• Training Skills: Ability to support educational activities and training for clients, staff, and community partners.
• Adaptability: Ability to adjust interventions and care based on client needs and team feedback.

Experience and Education Qualifications:

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Two years of responsible work experience in a related field (e.g., Human Services, Mental Health).
• For St. Louis County Programs: Bachelor’s degree or MAADC I or II certification.
• For Residential Care Facility (RCF): Must obtain certification as Level 1 Medication Aid (LIMA) and Insulin Certified within 90 days of employment.

Personal Experience: Must have lived experience with mental health challenges or substance use disorders and demonstrate knowledge of recovery principles.

Supervisory Requirements:

None.

Employment Requirements:

• Background Check: Successful completion of background checks, including criminal, driving, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint checks.
• Orientation & Training: Completion of New Hire Orientation and all required training, including Relias courses, within the first few months of employment and annually thereafter.
• Driver’s License: Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.
• Training Requirements: Successful completion of 40 hours of prescribed classroom training or prior certification training.
• Transportation: Reliable personal transportation with valid driver’s license and insurance.

Physical Requirements:

• ADA Consideration - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible force frequently to lift or move objects.
• Repetitive Movements: Requires frequent hand, finger, and arm movements for typing and writing.
• Physical Activity: Primarily sedentary with occasional walking or standing.

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 Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expressions, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.