Behavioral Health Technician - Lou Masterman Center
About The Position
The Lou Masterman Center is a seven-bed Intensive Residential Treatment Service (IRTS) program serving adults with chronic mental health diagnoses such as anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, and personality disorders. Many clients experience severe behavioral/emotional challenges and require structure, stability, and long-term support. Your role directly contributes to helping clients build the routines, skills, and confidence needed for more independent living. This isn't a desk job. This is real, hands-on, meaningful care. Your day might include: Fostering Safety & Calm Create a stable, trauma-informed environment that helps clients feel safe, supported, and understood. Building Daily Living Skills Guide clients in routines like hygiene, cleaning, meal setups, and medication organization-small steps that build confidence. Teaching & Coaching Support clients in learning coping skills, emotional regulation, anger management, communication strategies, and stress reduction. Collaborating with the Clinical Team Work closely with therapists, nurses, and fellow BHTs to ensure treatment plans stay on track. Maintaining Safety Perform room checks, monitor the facility, and stay alert for safety or behavioral concerns. Providing Transportation Safely transport clients to appointments, activities, and community resources in our 15 - passenger van. Supporting Medication Safety Securely distribute medications, document accurately, and report discrepancies immediately. Maintaining Professional Documentation Complete clear, compliant, and timely records that support client care and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED/HSE
- Must hold or obtain (before start) a MO Class E Driver's License
- IL residents may use Class D
- Must meet vehicle insurance, MVR requirements, and have reliable transportation
Responsibilities
- Fostering Safety & Calm Create a stable, trauma-informed environment that helps clients feel safe, supported, and understood.
- Building Daily Living Skills Guide clients in routines like hygiene, cleaning, meal setups, and medication organization-small steps that build confidence.
- Teaching & Coaching Support clients in learning coping skills, emotional regulation, anger management, communication strategies, and stress reduction.
- Collaborating with the Clinical Team Work closely with therapists, nurses, and fellow BHTs to ensure treatment plans stay on track.
- Maintaining Safety Perform room checks, monitor the facility, and stay alert for safety or behavioral concerns.
- Providing Transportation Safely transport clients to appointments, activities, and community resources in our 15 - passenger van.
- Supporting Medication Safety Securely distribute medications, document accurately, and report discrepancies immediately.
- Maintaining Professional Documentation Complete clear, compliant, and timely records that support client care and regulatory requirements.
Benefits
- 24 days of PTO your first year + your birthday off
- 7 paid holidays
- Health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options
- Retirement plan
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
- Career growth opportunities in mental health & behavioral care
- Supportive, inclusive culture-your voice matters
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
