Behavioral Health Technician - Full Time Days

Brightli • Columbia, MO

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About The Position

The Behavioral Health Technician I provides direct and supportive care to clients and patients experiencing behavioral health challenges. The position supports their safety and well-being in a compassionate, therapeutic environment that promotes recovery and personal growth. The technician oversees daily activities, monitors health indicators, responds to crises, and facilitates group education and structured activities.

The role is in the Rapid Access Unit in Columbia, Missouri, and is full-time. It requires high school education or equivalent and two years of responsible employment. Experience in Human Services or a related field is preferred. The posting also specifies additional program-specific credentials for St. Louis County Programs and Residential Care Facility (RCF) roles.

The position requires successful completion of background checks, a current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance. First Aid and CPR certification and mandatory training must be completed within the stated time frames. Employees must be at least 21 years old to operate a company-owned vehicle. The work is sedentary, with occasional walking and standing and repetitive hand, finger, and arm movements for typing or writing.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• Two years of responsible employment.
• Successful completion of criminal record, driving record, and abuse/neglect background checks.
• Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.
• First Aid and CPR certification within three months of beginning employment.
• Completion of mandatory training within the required time frame.
• At least 21 years of age to operate a company-owned vehicle.
• 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 obtain insulin certification within the first 90 days in the position.
• Ability to meet the stated sedentary physical requirements, including occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds and repetitive hand, finger, and arm movements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Human Services or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct oversight and support to clients and patients, ensuring their safety and well-being during daily activities.
• Monitor vital signs and health indicators and determine when medical intervention is needed.
• Facilitate group education and structured activities that promote engagement and recovery skills.
• Document and report exceptional behaviors or areas of concern related to clients and patients.
• Assist clients and patients with personal care, including grooming, bathing, and dressing, when required.
• Maintain accurate medication-administration records and monitor clients’ self-administration of medications.
• Participate as an active member of the treatment team and help identify clients’ strengths and needs.
• Comply with policies and procedures, including medication storage and documentation protocols.
• Provide transportation for clients and patients to appointments as needed.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions as requested by supervisors.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program offering 24/7 counseling, legal assistance, and financial consultation for the employee and household at no cost.
• Paid time off package for full-time employees.
• Health, dental, vision, retirement, life, and other benefits for full-time employees.
• Initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive training.
• Career mobility and advancement opportunities, including promotion from within.
• Workplace culture described as welcoming, warm, supportive, and focused on employee well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED