Job Description:

Job Title: Behavioral Health Technician

Location: Trenton, MO

Department: Recovery Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:
Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Behavioral Health Technician, where you will play a vital role in providing direct and supportive care to clients in need. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals facing behavioral health challenges. We are looking for dedicated individuals who possess strong communication skills, a commitment to client care, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Your contributions will help foster a safe and therapeutic environment for our clients, ensuring their well-being and recovery.

As a Behavioral Health Technician, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day activities, monitoring health, and responding to crises as part of a dedicated treatment team. Your role will involve facilitating group activities, documenting client behavior, and ensuring a supportive atmosphere for all clients.

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 medical intervention when critical symptoms present.

Obtain and record vital signs and relevant medical symptoms per policy and as indicated by medical personnel.

Oversee medication administration per policy and procedure, ensuring compliance with training certifications.

Maintain accurate records of client medications and document self-administration or staff administration of medications.

Facilitate client/patient supervision checks and monitor for signs and symptoms of withdrawal.

Encourage clients/patients to adhere to program expectations in a trauma-informed manner.

Participate as an active member of the treatment team, documenting exceptional behaviors and areas of concern.

Assist in the admission/orientation process regarding client rights and rules.

Prepare for and facilitate group rehabilitative support, education, or recreation groups as scheduled.

Maintain a safe and clean environment, reporting any maintenance issues as necessary.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

High School education OR equivalent and two (2) years of responsible employment.

Experience in Human Services or a related field preferred.

Exceptions to the qualifications 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.

Obtain CPR certification within three (3) months of beginning employment.

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:

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.

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.