Lead Behavioral Health Technician

Lead Behavioral Health Technician Location: St. Charles, Missouri Department: Recovery Services Employment Type: Full‑Time Schedule: Four 10‑Hour Shifts - Overnight & Evening shifts available Pay Rate: $17.50 per hour Job Summary Are you passionate about behavioral health and ready to take the next step in your career? Join our Recovery Services team as a Lead Behavioral Health Technician, where you’ll combine hands‑on client support with leadership responsibilities in a meaningful, mission‑driven role. As a Lead BHT, you’ll play a key role in creating a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for individuals on their recovery journey. You will provide guidance and support to Behavioral Health Technicians on your shift while collaborating closely with the treatment team to ensure high‑quality care and continuity. What You’ll Do Serve as the lead Behavioral Health Technician on your shift, providing guidance, direction, and support to team members Oversee daily client activities to ensure safety, structure, and adherence to program expectations Communicate relevant client behaviors, concerns, and progress to the treatment team Assist with client orientation, including education on client rights and program rules Support crisis de‑escalation efforts under the direction of supervisory staff Complete accurate and timely documentation related to client behavior and progress Monitor and screen detoxification clients to ensure safety and recovery needs are met Provide client transportation as needed Assist in training and supervising Behavioral Health Technicians Facilitate Behavioral Health Technician meetings as scheduled Prepare or assist with group education materials Complete all required trainings within established timeframes Education & Experience One of the following: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, counseling, psychology, psychiatric nursing, or a closely related field High school diploma or GED with a minimum of two (2) years of responsible employment history Additional Requirements Must be at least 21 years of age to operate a company‑owned vehicle Must be at least 23 years of age to operate a company‑owned 15‑passenger van Valid driver’s license in state of residence with an acceptable driving record Position Perks & Benefits Paid time off: full‑time employees receive an attractive time‑off package to balance 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 well‑being, values you as human being, and encourages health and happiness Equal Employment Opportunity We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr BBH Burrell Behavioral Health