Behavioral Health Technician

Job Description:

Job Title: Behavioral Health Technician I

Location: Trenton, MO

Department: Recovery Services

Employment Type: Part-time

Job Summary:
The Behavioral Health Technician I position is responsible for providing direct and supportive care to clients/patients. In this vital role, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals in recovery by ensuring their safety and well-being. You will work in a collaborative environment, supporting clients through health monitoring, crisis intervention, and facilitating structured activities.

Join our compassionate team and help foster a therapeutic environment that promotes healing and recovery. Your dedication to client care and ability to communicate effectively will be essential in guiding individuals toward their recovery goals.

This position offers…

• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
• Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
• Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

Key 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.
• Obtain and record vital signs and relevant medical symptoms per policy and/or as indicated by medical personnel when applicable.
• Oversee medication administration per policy and procedure and as permitted by appropriate training certifications/permissions.
• Maintain accurate records of client medications and document the self-administration of medications by clients or staff administration of medications.
• Facilitate client/patient supervision checks per policy and/or procedure or when indicated by a safety/precautions plan.
• Encourage clients/patients to adhere to program expectations and communicate concerning behaviors to the treatment team and supervisor.
• Document and report any exceptional behavior and/or areas of concern related to client behaviors/interactions.
• Assist in the admission/orientation process regarding client rights and rules under the supervision of the assigned supervisor.
• Prepare for and facilitate group rehabilitative support, education, recovery skills, or recreation groups as scheduled and assigned.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment by observing general rules of good housekeeping.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

• High School education OR equivalent and two (2) years of responsible employment.
• Experience in Human Services or related field preferred.
• Exceptions to the qualifications listed may be made by the appropriate Executive Team member.
• For Residential Care Facility (RCF): Become credentialed as a Level 1 Med Aid (LIMA) and be Insulin Certified within the first ninety (90) days in position.

Additional Qualifications:

• Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint check.
• Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.
• First Aid certification within three (3) months of beginning employment and upon renewal date.
• Obtain CPR certification within three (3) months of beginning employment and upon renewal date.
• Extensive knowledge of the policies, procedures, and regulations of the program to which the Employee is assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• ADA Consideration - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

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.

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