Behavioral Health Technician

Brightli • Sedalia, MO

5d

About The Position

Are you seeking a meaningful career that goes beyond the ordinary? Do you want to create a positive impact in the lives of our clients/patients? Join our team at Brightli as a Behavioral Health Technician! The Behavioral Health Technician position is responsible for providing direct and supportive care to clients/patients. Duties generally include, but are not limited to, providing general oversight of day-to-day activities, redirecting clients/patients as necessary, health monitoring (vital signs), intervening/responding to crises, communicating with the established treatment team, facilitating group education/structured activities, and transporting clients/patients as needed. Behavioral Health Technicians are responsible for possessing a basic understanding of client/patient treatment plans, monitoring and documenting client/patient behavior, and providing a safe, therapeutic, and supportive environment for clients/patients. The Behavioral Health Technician position offers... Additional Pay - Shift differential if hired for overnight shifts Premier Training - Encompassing initial immersive onboarding, continuous skill enhancement, comprehensive curricula, and a supportive learning atmosphere. Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement.

Requirements

• Knowledge of confidentiality laws governing the treatment of substance use and mental health disorders.
• Capable of communicating ideas clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Proficient in basic mathematical operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively with clients, employees, family members, and other community contacts.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions in various forms (written, oral, or diagram).
• Basic keyboarding skills and ability to navigate and enter notes in electronic medical records.
• Ability to resolve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to establish rapport with clients/patients while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• High School education or equivalent and two (2) years of responsible employment; experience in Human Services or a related field preferred.
• Successful completion of background checks including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint checks.
• Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.
• Fulfillment of all training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.
• Current driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and current auto insurance.
• First Aid certification within three (3) months of beginning employment and upon renewal date.
• Obtain CPR certification within three (3) months of beginning employment and upon renewal date.
• Successfully complete medication administration training according to program standards.
• Behavioral Management training must be completed within thirty (30) days of employment or the first available class after the start date.
• Achievement of thirty-six (36) hours of training requirements within a two-year period in accordance with 9 CSR 10-7.110 E 1.
• Must complete 40 hours of related training annually.
• Extensive knowledge of the policies, procedures, and regulations of the program to which the employee is assigned.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of residency with an acceptable driving record.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age to operate a company-owned vehicle and at least twenty-three (23) years of age to operate a company-owned fifteen (15) passenger van.
• Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during the work shift.
• Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods.

Nice To Haves

• experience in Human Services or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of day-to-day activities and redirect clients/patients as needed.
• Monitor vital signs and document client/patient behavior.
• Intervene and respond to crises, while maintaining communication with the treatment team.
• Facilitate group education and structured activities for clients/patients.
• Transport clients/patients as needed.
• Maintain clear and concise reports regarding client/patient behavior and treatment.

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.

What This Job Offers

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