Behavioral Health Technician

Brightli • Joplin, MO

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About The Position

Join a compassionate and collaborative team as a Behavioral Health Technician, providing direct support and care to clients and patients while contributing to their overall well-being. The role involves overseeing daily activities, monitoring health, and helping maintain a safe, therapeutic environment. The technician also facilitates group activities, interprets treatment plans, and maintains documentation integral to the program.

Brightli’s mission is to improve client care, reduce the financial burden on community mental health centers through shared resources, increase advocacy and access to mental health and substance use care, and evolve behavioral health services to better meet clients’ needs. The organization prioritizes belonging and connection, welcomes applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences, and is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent and two years of responsible employment.
• Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.
• Ability to establish rapport with client or patient populations while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Successful completion of background checks, including criminal record, driving record, and abuse or neglect checks.
• Must be at least 21 years of age to operate a company-owned vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Human Services or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Admit, supervise, monitor, transfer, and discharge clients or patients.
• Monitor vital signs and determine when critical symptoms require escalation to medical intervention.
• Conduct client or patient supervision checks according to policy, procedure, or an indicated safety or precautions plan.
• Assist clients or patients with personal care as needed, including grooming, bathing, and dressing.
• Document reported behaviors and areas of concern related to clients or patients.
• Encourage adherence to program expectations and promptly communicate concerning behaviors to the treatment team.
• Prepare and facilitate scheduled and assigned group rehabilitative support, education, recovery skills, or recreation activities.
• Transport clients or patients to and from appointments as needed.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 counseling, legal assistance, and financial consultation for the employee and household at no cost.
• Company-paid mileage reimbursement for work functions requiring travel.
• Employee discounts on hotels, theme parks, attractions, and college tuition.
• Paid time off package for full-time employees.
• Health, dental, vision, retirement, and life benefits for full-time employees.
• Initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive training.
• Career advancement opportunities and promotion from within.
• Supportive workplace culture that promotes employee well-being, health, and happiness.

What This Job Offers

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