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Behavioral Health Technician (Overnight Weekends - Shift Differential)

LocationSt. Charles, MO

Work modeon-site

Typepart-time

DepartmentRecovery Services

Company size1,001–5,000 people

First seen1w ago

Last seen3d ago

Job Description:

Job Title: Behavioral Health Technician

Location: Saint Charles, Missouri

Department: Recovery Services

Employment Type: Part-Time

Shift: Overnight – Weekends

Benefits

Weekend Overnight Shift Differential: Associates working the overnight weekend shift receive an additional $2.50 per hour shift differential above the base hourly rate of $17 per hour. Overnight weekend hours worked would be paid at $19.50 per hour (base + shift differential).

Job Summary:

Are you looking for a meaningful opportunity to support individuals on their recovery journey while working a schedule that fits your lifestyle? Join our compassionate and mission-driven team as a Behavioral Health Technician and play an important role in helping clients achieve stability, healing, and long-term recovery.

This position is ideal for dependable, observant, and caring individuals who enjoy helping others, value teamwork, and want to make a positive impact in a behavioral health setting. You’ll gain valuable experience in behavioral health, substance use recovery, client support, crisis response, and residential treatment while working alongside dedicated professionals committed to changing lives.

The Behavioral Health Technician position provides direct care, supervision, and support to clients during overnight hours in a residential recovery environment. You will help maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic setting while monitoring client wellbeing, responding to needs and concerns, supporting program operations, and communicating important observations to the treatment team. This role offers the opportunity to build valuable human services experience while making a difference in the lives of individuals pursuing recovery.

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:

• Monitor clients throughout overnight hours to maintain a safe, secure, and recovery-focused environment

• Support clients with overnight needs while providing respectful, therapeutic interactions that promote dignity and recovery

• Observe client behaviors, strengths, needs, and progress and communicate relevant information to the treatment team

• Respond appropriately to client concerns, emergencies, and crisis situations in accordance with program procedures

• Conduct regular room, safety, and wellness checks to ensure program standards and client wellbeing

• Assist with overnight admissions, including safety searches, intake procedures, obtaining vital signs when applicable, and collecting specimens according to established protocols

• Document client activities, observations, incidents, and interventions accurately and in a timely manner

• Maintain compliance with program rules, organizational policies, and safety procedures

• Collaborate with nursing staff and other treatment team members to support medication procedures and client care needs

• Provide transportation support for clients when required, including overnight and early morning transportation needs

• Communicate overnight updates, concerns, and observations to supervisors and day staff to promote continuity of care

• Perform additional responsibilities and support program operations as assigned

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required

• Minimum of two (2) years of responsible employment required

• Experience in Human Services, Behavioral Health, Recovery Services, Substance Use Treatment, Healthcare, Social Services, or a related field preferred

• Strong ability to work independently while maintaining effective communication with supervisors and treatment team members

• Exceptions to qualifications may be approved by an Executive Team member

Additional Qualifications:

• Ability to remain calm, professional, and effective during emergencies or crisis situations

• Strong observation, communication, and documentation skills

• Demonstrated reliability, accountability, and professionalism

• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with clients, staff, and community partners

• Commitment to supporting recovery-oriented and person-centered care

• Ability to follow policies, procedures, and confidentiality requirements

• Willingness to work overnight, weekend, and holiday schedules as required

• Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance may be required for transportation responsibilities

• Ability to safely transport clients in accordance with organizational policies and procedures

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 are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

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We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.

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