Lead Behavioral Health Tech

Job Title: Lead Behavioral Health Technician

Location: Joplin, Missouri

Department: Recovery Services Youth

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:
Join our compassionate and dedicated team as a Lead Behavioral Health Technician, where you will play a vital role in supporting our clients' mental health journey. In this position, you will have the opportunity to lead and mentor fellow Behavioral Health Technicians, ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment for our clients. Your leadership will help shape the daily activities and treatment procedures that make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about helping others, possess strong communication skills, and demonstrate the ability to de-escalate crisis situations effectively.

As a Lead Behavioral Health Technician, you will assist the Clinical Team in implementing treatment procedures while providing guidance to your peers. Your responsibilities will include supervising clients, modeling appropriate behavior, and ensuring adherence to program expectations. This role is essential in fostering a supportive community for both clients and staff.

The Lead Behavioral Health Technician position offers…

• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Career Advancement & Wage Growth - Grow in your career with great opportunities for upward mobility and added income
• Comprehensive Training - Learn and develop skills with our robust on-the-job training
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as lead providing guidance and direction to other Behavioral Health Technicians working the same shift.
• Oversee daily activities of clients/patients ensuring expectations and rules are adhered to while communicating pertinent behaviors to the treatment team.
• Adhere to all medication policies and work with trained Behavioral Health Technicians to ensure compliance.
• De-escalate crisis situations with direction from Program Leadership.
• Assist in training, orienting, and supervising Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs).
• Facilitate Behavioral Health Technician meetings as scheduled.
• Assist with staff schedules and provide coverage for vacant shifts.
• Prepare or assist in preparation of all group education material.
• Ensure documentation is completed following State Regulatory/CARF standards by the end of the shift.
• Facilitate education or recreation groups as scheduled.
• Perform the duties of a Behavioral Health Technician.
• Complete performance reviews for direct reports within designated time frames.
• Demonstrate interest in long-term and short-term goals and objectives of the company.
• Other duties as assigned by Clinical Supervisor, Residential Coordinator, Program Director, Vice President, or Executive Team member.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in social work, counseling, psychology, psychiatric nursing, or a closely related field; OR
• High School or General Equivalency Diploma and two (2) years responsible employment history.
• Experience in Human Services or related field is preferred.
• Exceptions to the qualifications listed may be made by the appropriate Executive Team member.
• For St. Louis County Programs: Bachelor’s Degree, OR MAADC I or II.
• 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:

• Valid Driver’s license in state of residency with an acceptable driving record is required.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age to operate a company-owned vehicle.
• Must be at least twenty-three (23) years of age to operate a company-owned fifteen (15) passenger van.

Physical Requirements:

• The physical requirements and working conditions described here are representative of those an Employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities.
• While performing the duties of this job, the Employee is regularly required to:
  • Stand, walk, and sometimes sit for extended periods of time.
  • Walk and climb stairs as needed.
  • Frequently kneel, crouch, bend, and stoop.
  • Routinely use hands and fingers to write, type, operate a mouse, file documents, and otherwise handle documents.
  • Talk and hear when responding to in-person and/or phone inquiries.
  • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Meet specific vision abilities required by this job, including close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Brightli is on a Mission:
Join us in our mission to change and save lives. If you are ready to make a difference and be part of a team that values compassion and collaboration, we encourage you to apply today! Your contributions will help us provide essential support to those in need and foster a healthier community.

Keywords:
Lead Behavioral Health Technician, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Recovery Services, Joplin, Missouri, Healthcare, Team Leadership, Crisis Management, Human Services, Therapeutic Environment