Behavioral Health Technician-1

Behavioral Health Technician

Location: Poplar Bluff, MO

Department: Recovery Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary: The Behavioral Health Technician I position is vital in providing direct and supportive care to clients/patients. Join our compassionate, collaborative team where you will make a significant difference in the lives of others. You'll engage in meaningful roles such as facilitating group education and monitoring health while offering a safe, therapeutic environment. We are looking for empathetic individuals skilled in communication and crisis intervention.

In this role, you will oversee day-to-day activities, assist with health monitoring, and document client/patient behaviors, ensuring their needs are met and fostering a supportive atmosphere.

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.
• Encourage clients/patients to adhere to program expectations in a trauma-informed manner while communicating concerns to the treatment team.
• Monitor vital signs and determine when to escalate to medical intervention for critical symptoms.
• Obtain and record vital signs and relevant medical symptoms as indicated by medical personnel.
• Oversee medication administration per policy and procedure.
• Maintain accurate records of client medications and their self-administration.
• Facilitate urine collection, testing, lab send-offs, and document accordingly.
• Prepare for and facilitate group rehabilitative support and education sessions.
• Provide client/patient transportation as needed to appointments.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

• High School education OR equivalent with two (2) years of responsible employment.
• Experience in Human Services or a related field is preferred.
• 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:

• Current driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.
• Completion of all training requirements, including First Aid and 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 and twenty-three (23) years for 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. Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shifts.

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.

Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.