Behavioral Health Technician (Overnight Shift)

Job Description:

Behavioral Health Technician (Full-Time) Overnights
Recovery Program – St. Louis, Missouri

Position Summary

We are seeking a full-time Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to provide direct care and support to clients in our Recovery program. The BHT plays a vital role in maintaining a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment while assisting clients throughout the recovery process.

This position includes client supervision, health monitoring, crisis response, documentation, group facilitation, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary treatment team to support individualized care plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and support to clients in a residential recovery setting

• Promote adherence to program expectations using trauma-informed practices

• Obtain, monitor, and document vital signs and overall health status

• Observe for signs and symptoms of withdrawal and report concerns promptly

• Assist with admissions, orientation, and safety procedures

• Monitor and document medication self-administration in accordance with policy

• Complete shift documentation, progress notes, and incident reports accurately

• Facilitate or co-facilitate recovery-focused groups and structured activities

• Conduct regular client checks and ensure participation in scheduled programming

• Respond appropriately to crisis situations and communicate effectively with supervisors and clinical staff

• Provide client transportation to appointments as needed

• Maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment

• Attend required staff meetings, trainings, and team consultations

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, human services, or a related field preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of confidentiality laws related to behavioral health and substance use treatment

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to document clearly and accurately in an electronic medical record system

• Ability to establish rapport while maintaining professional boundaries

• Crisis intervention and de-escalation skills

• Basic computer proficiency

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Employment Requirements

• Successful completion of background screening (criminal, driving, abuse/neglect, fingerprint)

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record

• Must be at least 21 years of age to operate a company vehicle

• CPR and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain within required timeframe)

• Completion of onboarding and required annual trainings

Physical Requirements

This role involves primarily sedentary work with periods of standing and walking. Duties may include occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds and repetitive hand movements for documentation and computer use.

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 exper