Behavioral Health Technician - Part Time/PRN

About this role

Job Description: Job Title:   Behavioral Technician

Location:   St Louis, Missouri  

Department:  Adult Housing

Employment Type:  Part Time/ PRN

Job Summary:   Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Behavioral  Technician, where you will play a vital role in supporting individuals on their journey to recovery. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of clients by helping them achieve their goals and improve their well-being. We are looking for individuals who are empathetic, dedicated, and   possess   strong communication   skills. Your contributions will be essential in fostering a supportive environment that promotes healing and growth.  

As a Behavioral   Technician I , you will   assist   in the daily operations of our recovery services, ensuring that clients receive the care and support they need. You will work closely with the treatment team to   monitor   client progress, document behaviors, and   facilitate   educational and recreational activities. Your role will be crucial in   maintaining   a safe and nurturing environment for all clients.  

This position offers…   •   Employee Assistance Program  – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost    •   Mileage Reimbursement   – Company paid for work functions requiring travel   •   Employee Discounts   – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition   •   Workplace Culture  - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce   •   Additional Perks & Benefits  - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more  

Key Responsibilities:   • Ensure adherence to program expectations and rules, reporting behaviors to supervisors to   assist   with therapeutic interventions.   •   Participate   actively in the treatment team,   identifying   clients' strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences.   • Document and report exceptional behaviors and areas of concern during shift changes and in client records.   •   Assist   in the admission and orientation process, including obtaining vital signs and conducting safety searches.   • Coordinate incoming calls and respond to crisis   situations   as necessary.   • Educate and   assist   clients in performing daily activities as needed.   •   Monitor   client activities and document relevant behaviors, including bed checks during overnight shifts.   • Ensure all clients are accounted for and that precaution protocols are followed.   •   Facilitate   education or recreation groups as scheduled.   • Adhere to medication policies and collaborate with nursing staff to ensure compliance.   • Provide transportation for clients as needed.   •   Maintain   a standard of behavior consistent with agency expectations and program philosophy.   • Complete all mandatory   trainings   within required   time frames .   • Attend staff and treatment team meetings as requested.   • Screen and monitor detoxification clients to ensure safety and recovery needs are met.  

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:   • High School education or equivalent with two (2) years of responsible employment history;   • OR Exceptions to the qualifications listed may be made by the   appropriate Executive   Team member.   • Bachelor’s Degree OR MAADC I or II for St. Louis County Programs.  

Additional Qualifications:   • Must provide evidence of being free from infectious and contagious diseases, such as TB, prior to beginning employment and annually thereafter.   • Successful completion of background checks, including criminal record, driving record, and abuse/neglect.   • Completion of New Hire Orientation within   30 days   of employment.   • First Aid and CPR certifications within three (3) months of beginning employment.   • Valid Driver’s license in state of residency with an acceptable driving record is   required .   • Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age to   operate   a company-owned vehicle.   • Must be at least twenty-three (23) years of age to   operate   a company-owned fifteen (15) passenger van.  

Physical Requirements:   • Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force   frequently   to lift, carry, push, or pull objects, including the human body.   • Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are   required   only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.  

Keywords: Behavioral Technician, Recovery Services, Substance Use Treatment, Mental Health, Client Support, Crisis Intervention, Education Groups, Documentation, Health Monitoring, Therapeutic Interventions  



 Position Perks & 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. 

 Brightli is on a Mission: A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you

Similar jobs

• Behavioral Health Technician- Part Time or PRN — Brightli · Independence, MO | Kansas City, MO
• Behavioral Health Technician I Full time /Part time /PRN — Brightli · Springfield, MO
• Behavioral Health Technician (Full Time or Part Time) — Brightli · St. Charles, MO
• Behavioral Health Technician- Full-Time & Part-Time — Brightli · Quincy, IL
• Behavioral Health Technician | Acute Unit | PRN — Avera Health · Sioux Falls, SD
• Behavioral Health Technician (Adult) - Full Time — Brightli · St. Louis, MO
• Behavioral Health Tech, Full-Time — Saint Luke's Health System · Crittenton Children's Center | Elm Ave | Kansas City | MO
• Behavioral Health Technician — SSM Health · OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City