Behavioral Health Technician

Job Description:

Job Title: Behavioral Health Technician

Location: Joplin, MO

Department: Recovery Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:
Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Behavioral Health Technician, where you will play a vital role in providing direct and supportive care to clients in need. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals facing behavioral health challenges. We are looking for dedicated individuals who possess strong communication skills, a commitment to client care, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Your contributions will help foster a safe and therapeutic environment for our clients, ensuring their well-being and recovery.

As a Behavioral Health Technician, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day activities, monitoring health, and responding to crises as part of a dedicated treatment team. Your role will involve facilitating group activities, documenting client behavior, and ensuring a supportive atmosphere for all clients.

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 determine the need for medical intervention when critical symptoms present.

• Obtain and record vital signs and relevant medical symptoms per policy and as indicated by medical personnel.

• Oversee medication administration per policy and procedure, ensuring compliance with training certifications.

• Maintain accurate records of client medications and document self-administration or staff administration of medications.

• Facilitate client/patient supervision checks and monitor for signs and symptoms of withdrawal.

• Encourage clients/patients to adhere to program expectations in a trauma-informed manner.

• Participate as an active member of the treatment team, documenting exceptional behaviors and areas of concern.

• Assist in the admission/orientation process regarding client rights and rules.

• Prepare for and facilitate group rehabilitative support, education, or recreation groups as scheduled.

• Maintain a safe and clean environment, reporting any maintenance issues as necessary.

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.

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

• 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:

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

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

• First Aid certification within three (3) months of beginning employment.

• Obtain CPR certification within three (3) months of beginning employment.

• 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.

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal lif