Crisis Center - Behavioral Health Technician PRN only

Job Description:

Job Title: Behavioral Health Technician

Location: Sedalia, MO

Department: Crisis Center

Employment Type: PRN Only

Shifts: ​Pick up shifts as needed

Job Summary:

Are you seeking a meaningful career that goes beyond the ordinary? Do you want to create a positive impact in the lives of our clients/patients? Join our team at Brightli as a Behavioral Health Technician!

The Behavioral Health Technician position is responsible for providing direct and supportive care to clients/patients. Duties generally include, but are not limited to, providing general oversight of day-to-day activities, redirecting clients/patients as necessary, health monitoring (vital signs), intervening/responding to crises, communicating with the established treatment team, facilitating group education/structured activities, and transporting clients/patients as needed. Behavioral Health Technicians are responsible for possessing a basic understanding of client/patient treatment plans, monitoring and documenting client/patient behavior, and providing a safe, therapeutic, and supportive environment for clients/patients.

The Behavioral Health Technician position offers...

Additional Pay - Shift differential if hired for overnight shifts

Premier Training - Encompassing initial immersive onboarding, continuous skill enhancement, comprehensive curricula, and a supportive learning atmosphere.

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct Support: Provide oversight of day-to-day activities and redirect clients/patients as needed.

• Health Monitoring: Monitor vital signs and document client/patient behavior.

• Crisis Intervention: Intervene and respond to crises, while maintaining communication with the treatment team.

• Facilitation of Activities: Facilitate group education and structured activities for clients/patients.

• Transportation Assistance: Transport clients/patients as needed.

• Documentation of Care: Maintain clear and concise reports regarding client/patient behavior and treatment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of confidentiality laws governing the treatment of substance use and mental health disorders.

• Capable of communicating ideas clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Proficient in basic mathematical operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

• Ability to speak effectively with clients, employees, family members, and other community contacts.

• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions in various forms (written, oral, or diagram).

• Basic keyboarding skills and ability to navigate and enter notes in electronic medical records.

• Ability to resolve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Ability to establish rapport with clients/patients while maintaining appropriate boundaries.

Experience and Education Qualifications:

• High School education or equivalent and two (2) years of responsible employment; experience in Human Services or a related field preferred.

  OR

• Exceptions to the qualifications listed may be made by the appropriate Executive Team member.

Employment Requirements:

• Successful completion of background checks including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint checks.

• Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.

• Fulfillment of all training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.

• Current driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and current auto insurance.

• First Aid certification within three (3) months of beginning employment and upon renewal date.

• Obtain CPR certification within three (3) months of beginning employment and upon renewal date.

• Successfully complete medication administration training according to program standards.

• Behavioral Management training must be completed within thirty (30) days of employment or the first available class after the start date.

• Achievement of th