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Brightli

Behavioral Health Technician I

LocationSpringfield, MO
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
DepartmentRecovery Services
Company size1,001–5,000 people
First seen1w ago
Last seen4d ago
Job Description:
About the role
Job Title: Behavioral Health Technician I
Location: Springfield, Missouri
Department: Recovery Services
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary:
Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Behavioral Health Technician I, where you will make a meaningful difference in the lives of clients and patients. This role offers the opportunity to provide direct and supportive care, ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment. We are looking for individuals who are empathetic, dedicated, and possess strong communication skills. By joining us, you will play a vital role in monitoring health, facilitating group activities, and responding to crises, all while supporting our mission of helping others achieve recovery and wellness.
Responsibilities
In this position, you will be responsible for overseeing daily activities, monitoring vital signs, and collaborating with the treatment team to implement care plans. Your contributions will help foster a supportive atmosphere for clients as they navigate their recovery journey.
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:
• Admit, supervise, monitor, transfer, and discharge clients/patients.
• Ensure monitoring of vital signs and respond to critical symptoms, escalating to medical intervention when necessary.
• Facilitate group rehabilitative support, education, recovery skills, or recreation groups as scheduled and assigned.
• Document and report any exceptional behavior and areas of concern related to client interactions.
• Assist clients/patients with personal care and daily activities as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of client medications and monitor self-administration of medications.
• Foster adaptive behavior in clients by encouraging positive social interaction and role-modeling solutions.
• Participate as an active member of the treatment team, helping to identify client strengths and needs.
Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
• High School education OR equivalent and two (2) years of responsible employment.
• Experience in Human Services or a related field preferred.
• For Residential Care Facility (RCF): Become credentialed as a Level 1 Med Aid (LIMA) and be Insulin Certified within the first ninety (90) days in position.
Additional Qualifications:
• Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.
• 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:
• ADA Consideration - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods.
Keywords: Behavioral Health, Technician, Recovery Services, Client Care, Supportive Environment, Mental Health, Substance Use, Crisis Intervention, Group Activities, Health Monitoring
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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