Behavioral Health Tech

Job Description:

Job Title: Behavioral Technician

Location: Joplin, Missouri


Department: Recovery Services


Employment Type: Full Time


Job Summary:
Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Behavioral Technician I, where you will play a vital role in supporting individuals on their journey to recovery. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of clients by helping them achieve their goals and improve their well-being. We are looking for individuals who are empathetic, dedicated, and possess strong communication skills. Your contributions will be essential in fostering a supportive environment that promotes healing and growth.


As a Behavioral Technician I, you will assist in the daily operations of our recovery services, ensuring that clients receive the care and support they need. You will work closely with the treatment team to monitor client progress, document behaviors, and facilitate educational and recreational activities. Your role will be crucial in maintaining a safe and nurturing environment 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:
• Ensure adherence to program expectations and rules, reporting behaviors to supervisors to assist with therapeutic interventions.
• Participate actively in the treatment team, identifying clients' strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences.
• Document and report exceptional behaviors and areas of concern during shift changes and in client records.
• Assist in the admission and orientation process, including obtaining vital signs and conducting safety searches.
• Coordinate incoming calls and respond to crisis situations as necessary.
• Educate and assist clients in performing daily activities as needed.
• Monitor client activities and document relevant behaviors, including bed checks during overnight shifts.
• Ensure all clients are accounted for and that precaution protocols are followed.
• Facilitate education or recreation groups as scheduled.
• Adhere to medication policies and collaborate with nursing staff to ensure compliance.
• Provide transportation for clients as needed.
• Maintain a standard of behavior consistent with agency expectations and program philosophy.
• Complete all mandatory trainings within required time frames.
• Attend staff and treatment team meetings as requested.
• Screen and monitor detoxification clients to ensure safety and recovery needs are met.


Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
• High School education or equivalent with two (2) years of responsible employment history;
• OR Exceptions to the qualifications listed may be made by the appropriate Executive Team member.
• Bachelor's Degree OR MAADC I or II for St. Louis County Programs.


Additional Qualifications:
• Must provide evidence of being free from infectious and contagious diseases, such as TB, prior to beginning employment and annually thereafter.
• Successful completion of background checks, including criminal record, driving record, and abuse/neglect.
• Completion of New Hire Orientation within 30 days of employment.
• First Aid and CPR certifications within three (3) months of beginning employment.
• 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:
• Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, or pull objects, including the human body.
• Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.


Keywords: Behavioral Technician, Recovery Services, Substance Use Treatment, Mental Health, Client Support, Crisis Intervention, Education Groups, Documentation, Health Monitoring, Therapeutic Interventions


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.