Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health Technician

The Behavioral Health Technician I position is responsible for providing direct and supportive care to clients / patients. This includes monitoring daily activities, intervening / responding to crises, facilitating group education and structured activities, and transporting clients as needed. Behavioral Health Technicians are responsible for understanding the client's / patient's treatment plan, documenting their behaviors, and providing a safe, therapeutic, and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Active Participation : Participate as an integral member of the treatment team, assisting in identifying client strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences. Carrying out any additional requests from your supervisor.
• Program Compliance : Ensure adherence to all program expectations and rules, reporting behaviors to supervisors for effective therapeutic interventions
• Medication Policies : Adhere rigorously to all medication policies and collaborate with trained nursing staff to guarantee compliance, whether the medication is administered by the client / patient or PFH associate.
• Admission / Orientation Assistance : Assist in the admission / orientation process, including obtaining vital signs if applicable, safety searches of client / patient and belongings, and collecting any necessary urine / lab specimens for testing.
• Client Education and Support : Assist and educate clients / patients in performing daily activities as needed.
• Transportation Assistance : Provide transportation support for clients / patients as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience and Education Qualifications

Position Perks & Benefits

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.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.