Behavioral Health Technician PT, Friday-Sunday

Job Description:

Behavioral Health Technician

Location: Quincy, IL
Department: Clarity Healthcare - Residential Services (substance use disorder)
Employment Type: Part-Time (29 hours weekly)

Shift:
Friday 7 AM - 1 PM | Saturdays & Sundays 7 AM - 7 PM
On-call shift coverage as needed

Requirements:
Must be 21 years old

Job Summary

Are you a compassionate and dedicated professional looking to make a meaningful impact in behavioral health and substance use recovery?

We are seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to join our residential team and help provide high-quality, person-centered care. This role is ideal for individuals with experience in medical or healthcare settings who are passionate about supporting individuals on their recovery journey. You'll play a vital role in supporting daily client needs, maintaining a safe environment, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary care team.

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Position Perks & Benefits

• Starting pay: $16.50 + shift differential ($0.50 - $2.00, if applicable)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with up to 5% match (available to part-time employees)
• Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities
• Supportive, team-oriented environment
• Meaningful work that makes a difference every day

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborative Care: Participate in treatment planning and team meetings
• Client Support: Assist with daily living activities and provide support/education
• Program Monitoring: Ensure adherence to program guidelines and report concerns
• Medication Oversight: Follow protocols and coordinate with nursing staff
• Admissions Support: Assist with intake, safety checks, and specimen collection
• Transportation: Support client transportation needs as required

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years consistent work history
• Medical/clinical experience strongly preferred
  (CNA, Medical Assistant, Patient Care Tech, EMT, or similar backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply)

License: Valid driver's license
Age Requirement: Must be at least 21 years old

Additional Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment
• Basic computer proficiency
• Experience in behavioral health or substance use treatment is a plus

Additional Requirement

For applicable staff: Must provide evidence of being free from infectious/contagious diseases (e.g., TB) prior to employment and annually thereafter.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join a mission-driven team dedicated to empowering individuals, strengthening communities, and transforming lives through compassionate care.

If you're looking for a role where your healthcare experience is valued and your work truly makes an impact-we'd love to connect with you.

Illinois Notice
As part of our talent review process, we may utilize technology that helps organize applicant information. This includes AI-assisted tools that support our team by reviewing and sorting resumes in relation to the experience and qualifications connected to each role. These tools assist our recruiters, but all hiring decisions continue to involve human review and judgment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.

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.