Behavioral Health Technician (Part Time)

Job Description:

Job Title: Behavioral Health Technician
Location: Jefferson City, MO
Department: Behavioral Health Services
Employment Type: Part Time
Shift: Varies

Job Summary:

Join our team as a Behavioral Health Technician and make a difference in the lives of our clients. We are seeking a compassionate and skilled individual to support our clients in their recovery journey. As a Behavioral Health Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring adherence to program expectations, participating in treatment planning, assisting with daily activities, facilitating groups, providing transportation, and creating a safe and supportive environment.

The Behavioral Health Technician position offers…

• Employee Assistance Program- 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost

• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement

Key Responsibilities:

General Responsibilities:

• Encourage clients to adhere to program expectations and rules

• Participate in treatment teams and document client progress

• Facilitate group sessions and educational programs

• Provide transportation and support daily activities as needed

• Maintain a safe and clean environment, report maintenance issues, and adhere to program policies and procedures
   

Residential Facility:

• Admit, supervise, monitor, transfer, and discharge clients/patients

• Monitor vital signs, withdrawal symptoms, and medication administration

• Assist with personal care (e.g. grooming, bathing, dressing) as needed

• Ensure client safety and supervision, including regular checks

• Facilitate client participation in program activities and services
   

Residential Care Facility (RCF):

• Assist with personal care (e.g. grooming, bathing, dressing) as needed

• Monitor vital signs and medication administration

• Ensure client safety and supervision, including regular checks

• Facilitate client participation in program activities and services

• Assist with admission and discharge processes
   

Withdrawal Management:

• Monitor clients for signs and symptoms of withdrawal

• Ensure safe and effective management of withdrawal symptoms

• Administer medication as prescribed and monitor effects

• Provide support and encouragement throughout the withdrawal process

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• High School education OR equivalent and two (2) years responsible employment

• Experience in Human Services or related field preferred

Required License/Certification:

• Within the first ninety (90) days in position (for Residential Care Facility): Become credentialed as a Level 1 Med Aid (LIMA) and be Insulin Certified

Behavioral Health Technician, Residential Facility, Withdrawal Management, Medication Administration, Behavioral Management, Treatment Planning, Group Facilitation, Transportation, Daily Activities, Safe Environment.

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 wit