Job Description:

Job Title: Behavioral Health Technician

Location: Columbia, MO
Employment Type: Varied Shifts

Job Summary:

As a Behavioral Health Technician, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the well-being and recovery of our clients. You’ll provide direct care, monitor health and safety, facilitate therapeutic activities, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team. This position is ideal for compassionate individuals who thrive in a structured, client-focused environment and are committed to making a meaningful impact.

Perks & Benefits

We offer more than just a job—we provide a supportive workplace where you can grow and thrive:

Generous Paid Time Off – Full-time employees enjoy a robust PTO package to support work-life balance.

Comprehensive Benefits – Health, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, and more.

Professional Development – Initial and ongoing training to help you succeed and grow.

Career Advancement – We promote from within and support your career journey.

Positive Work Culture – Warm, welcoming, and focused on your well-being.

Key Responsibilities

Residential Facility & Withdrawal Management

Admit, monitor, transfer, and discharge clients.

Monitor vital signs and withdrawal symptoms; escalate to medical staff when needed.

Administer and document medications per policy and training certifications.

Maintain accurate medication records and ensure proper storage and disposal.

Conduct supervision checks and support safety protocols.

Residential Care Facility (RCF)

Assist clients with personal care (e.g., grooming, bathing, dressing).

Perform health monitoring and escalate concerns appropriately.

Support medication administration and documentation.

Facilitate supervision checks and maintain safety standards.

All Locations

Promote adherence to program expectations using trauma-informed approaches.

Collaborate with treatment teams to support client goals and interventions.

Document behaviors, progress, and concerns in client records.

Assist with admissions, orientations, and specimen collection.

Respond to crisis calls and communicate with supervisors as needed.

Facilitate group activities, education sessions, and recreational programming.

Provide transportation for clients as needed.

Maintain a clean, safe environment and report maintenance issues.

Attend meetings, complete required trainings, and uphold organizational values.

What We’re Looking For

Compassionate and dependable individuals with a passion for behavioral health.

Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Strong communication and documentation skills.

Willingness to learn and grow through training and feedback.

Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Thorough understanding of confidentiality laws related to substance use and mental health disorder treatment.

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise reports and documentation.

Proficient in interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.

Solid mathematical skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

Capable of writing routine reports and professional correspondence.

Effective interpersonal skills for engaging with clients, staff, family members, and community partners.

Ability to follow written, verbal, and diagrammed instructions using sound judgment and common sense.

Basic keyboarding proficiency and ability to navigate and document within an electronic medical record system.

Skilled in problem-solving within standardized procedures involving multiple variables.

Demonstrated ability to build rapport with clients while maintaining professional boundaries.

Experience and Education Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Minimum of two (2) years of responsible employment experience.

Prior experience in Human Services or a related field is preferred.

OR

Exceptions to the above qualifications may be approved by the appropriate Executive Team member.

Additional Requirements for Residential Care Facility (RCF)

Must obtain Level 1 Medication Aide (LIMA) credential and Insulin Certification within the first ninety (90) days of employment.

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.





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.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.