Behavioral Health Technician (Substance Use Disorders)

Brightli•Columbia, MO

About The Position

Would you like to start a fulfilling career helping people overcome addiction? Become a Behavioral Health Technician with Burrell in Columbia, MO! You can find a bright future filled with growth and satisfaction while saving lives! As a Behavioral Health Technician, you will share your kindness and dedication in a secure, comfortable, and supportive environment for those going through detox. Contribute to clients' recoveries by demonstrating great communication, problem-solving, and client-focused care.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old
High School Diploma or Equivalent

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in Human Services or related fields advantageous

Responsibilities

Assess, admit, supervise, monitor, transfer, and discharge social setting detox clients.
Ensure monitoring of vital signs, signs and symptoms of withdrawal, and possess knowledge to determine need for medical assistance for all social setting detox clients.
Provide a safe, therapeutic and supportive environment for clients participating in ADA/Social Setting Detox.
Provide general monitoring of clients, treating each with respect and dignity at all times, and modeling appropriate behaviors.
Foster adaptive behavior in clients by encouraging positive social interaction and role-modeling a problem solving approach to issues of concern.
Responsible for conducting and recording medical protocols, as requested.
Assist ADA/Social Setting Detox clients with daily living skills such as laundry, chores, and personal hygiene.
Responsible for maintaining facility cleanliness by completing designated facility tasks.
Dispense medications to ADA/Social Setting Detox clients (per physician’s orders) as requested and training permits.
Prepare paperwork and obtain specimens for random drug testing urinalyses for ADA/Social Setting Detox clients.
Provide client education classes regarding drug education and life skills as requested and training permits.
Observe, record and communicate clients’ behaviors, strengths, progress, areas of difficulty and needs in a timely manner, utilizing established mechanisms and program formats.
Provide transportation of clients to/from program activities, as needed.
If stationed at Youth Facility: Provide for safety during all outdoor experiences, including backpacking and camping excursions for adolescent clients.

Benefits

Competitive wages
Paid time off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
Ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive training
Room for career advancement - promotion opportunities available
Friendly, encouraging, and supportive workplace culture
Mileage reimbursement - company pays for work-related travels
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