What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Technician - Residential Care Facility position at Preferred Family Healthcare?
Job Description:
Job Title: Behavioral Health Technician
Location: Kirksville, MO
Department: Preferred Family Healthcare: Adult Residential
Employment Type: Full Time/ Part Time
Shifts: Days, Evenings, and Overnights
Job Summary:
Are you a passionate and dedicated Behavioral Health Technician looking to make a positive impact in the lives of our clients/patients? Do you want to work in a supportive and dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career? Join our team at PFH as a Behavioral Health Technician!
As a Behavioral Health Technician, you'll play a crucial role in providing direct care and support to our clients/patients. Your responsibilities include active participation in the treatment team, ensuring program compliance, adhering to medication policies, assisting in the admission/orientation process, providing client education and support, and offering transportation assistance as needed.
Kirksville, MO offers a variety of events and activities to choose from. Whether it’s visiting the state park, stopping by the farmers market, being engaged in the college and universities, or enjoying community events and businesses. Kirksville is a community driven hub with a high quality of life. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our clients and advancing your career!
Position Perks & Benefits:
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability plan options
Competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employees
Company-paid basic life insurance
29 Days of PTO for Full-Time employees
Emergency Medical Leave Program
Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent child-care
Health & Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Discount Program
Mileage Reimbursement
Key Responsibilities:
Active Participation:Participate as an integral member of the treatment team, assisting in identifying client strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences. Carrying out any additional requests from your supervisor.
Program Compliance: Ensure adherence to all program expectations and rules, reporting behaviors to supervisors for effective therapeutic interventions
Medication Policies: Adhere rigorously to all medication policies and collaborate with trained nursing staff to guarantee compliance, whether the medication is administered by the client/patient or PFH associate.
Admission/Orientation Assistance: Assist in the admission/orientation process, including obtaining vital signs if applicable, safety searches of client/patient and belongings, and collecting any necessary urine/lab specimens for testing.
Client Education and Support: Assist and educate clients/patients in performing daily activities as needed.
Transportation Assistance: Provide transportation support for clients/patients as required.
Education and/or Experience Qualifications:
High School education or equivalent
Minimum of two (2) years of responsible employment history
Required License/Certification:
Must have a driver's license
Additional Qualifications:
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish rapport with clients/patients
On Call*
Job Training Provided**
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Basic computer skills
Experience in behavioral health or related field is preferred
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 use 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 value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and 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 expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.
Preferred Family Healthcare is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
