Behavioral Health Technician (Tue-Sat 3-11pm)

Behavioral Health Technician

Location: Saint Louis, MO

Department: Adult Housing

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary: Join our compassionate and mission-driven team as a Behavioral Health Technician, where you will play an essential role in supporting clients on their journey toward healing, stability, and recovery. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day by creating a safe, therapeutic environment and offering encouragement to individuals navigating behavioral health challenges. If you are patient, reliable, and motivated by helping others, you will find this role both rewarding and purpose-driven. We are seeking someone who communicates well, works collaboratively, and brings empathy and professionalism to their work.

In this role, you will monitor client wellbeing, assist with daily activities, respond to crises, support treatment plans, facilitate group activities, and help maintain a structured environment that promotes positive client outcomes. You will also participate in admissions, documentation, health monitoring, and client observations while working closely with supervisors and treatment teams.

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:

• Provide supportive daily care and redirection to clients while promoting a safe, therapeutic, and structured environment
• Monitor client health by obtaining vital signs, observing symptoms, and escalating medical concerns when needed
• Oversee medication administration per policy, including documentation and collaboration with nursing staff
• Complete client admissions, discharges, transfers, safety searches, and orientation procedures
• Facilitate client supervision checks, monitor daily activities, and maintain accurate behavioral documentation
• Assist clients with daily living tasks and encourage engagement in scheduled activities
• Support clients in fostering positive social interactions and developing solution-focused coping skills
• Facilitate or prepare group sessions, including education, recovery skills, and recreational activities
• Provide safe and timely client transportation to and from appointments
• Assist with urine collection, testing, lab documentation, and adherence to medical protocols
• Monitor signs of withdrawal and respond according to policy when applicable
• Participate as an active member of the treatment team by communicating observations and supporting client goals
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and report maintenance or safety concerns promptly
• Respond calmly and effectively to crisis situations and contact appropriate personnel
• Attend required meetings, trainings, and team discussions
• Follow all agency policies, procedures, and medication storage and destruction guidelines

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of responsible employment
• Experience in Human Services or a related field preferred
• For St. Louis County programs: Bachelor's Degree or MAADC I or II
• For Residential Care Facility (RCF): Must attain Level 1 Med Aid (LIMA) and Insulin Certification within the first 90 days of employment
• Exceptions to listed qualifications may be made by the appropriate Executive Team member

Additional Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years of age to operate a company-owned vehicle and at least 23 years of age to drive a 15-passenger company van
• Must have a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance
• Must attain First Aid and CPR certification within three (3) months of employment and maintain upon renewal
• Must complete required Behavioral Management training within 30 days or first available class
• Ability to communicate effectively, maintain boundaries, and document in an electronic medical record system
• Ability to follow written or verbal instructions, apply common-sense reasoning, and manage multiple variables in routine situations
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish rapport with clients while maintaining professionalism

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally
• Ability to perform repetitive hand and arm movements for typing or writing
• Ability to sit for long periods, with occasional walking or standing
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry small objects as needed

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.

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