Behavioral Health Technician

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* Job Title:

** Behavioral Health Technician I
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* Location:

** Springfield, Missouri
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* Job Summary:

** Join our dedicated team as a Behavioral Health Technician I, where you will provide essential direct and supportive care to clients and patients in a compassionate environment. This role is vital in ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges. We are looking for individuals who are observant, empathetic, and possess strong communication skills. Your contributions will help foster a therapeutic atmosphere that promotes recovery and personal growth.

As a Behavioral Health Technician I, you will oversee daily activities, monitor health indicators, respond to crises, and facilitate group education and structured activities.

Your role is crucial in maintaining a safe and supportive environment for clients and patients.
** The Behavioral Health Technician I position offers…
**** Additional Perks & Benefits** - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more   
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* Key Responsibilities:

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* • Provide direct oversight and support to clients/patients, ensuring their safety and well-being throughout daily activities.

• Monitor vital signs and health indicators, determining when to escalate to medical intervention as necessary.

• Facilitate group education and structured activities, promoting engagement and recovery skills among clients/patients.

• Document and report any exceptional behaviors or areas of concern related to clients/patients.

• Assist clients/patients with personal care needs, including grooming, bathing, and dressing when required.

• Maintain accurate records of medication administration and monitor self-administration of medications by clients.

• Participate as an active member of the treatment team, helping to identify clients’ strengths and needs.

• Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures, including medication storage and documentation protocols.

• Provide transportation for clients/patients to appointments as needed.

• Attend staff meetings and training sessions as requested by supervisors.
** Education, Experience, and/or Credential

Qualifications:

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* • High School education or equivalent and two (2) years of responsible employment.

• Experience in Human Services or a related field is preferred.

• For St. Louis County Programs:
Bachelor’s Degree, or MAADC I or II.

• 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.
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* Additional Qualifications:

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

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

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

• Completion of mandatory training within the required time frame.

• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age to operate a company-owned vehicle.
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* Physical Requirements:

** 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.

** Employee benefits package:
** full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
** About Brightli
** 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 use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

We are doing this by forming a new behavioral health organization under new model. Under one parent company, multiple organizations are able to collaborate, share resources and system supports, increase recruiting and retention efforts, increase access to specialized care, and meet the growing demand for behavioral and addiction recovery care.

Brightli’s top-line subsidiaries include Burrell Behavioral Health (Burrell), Preferred Family Healthcare (PFH), Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health (SEMO), Firefly, Adult and Child Health, and Places for People. While these organizations operate independently and are governed by separate board of directors, their operations and services benefit from this model. Alone, organizations may be able to navigate the current tumultuous healthcare environment, but we believe that together we can do so much more than survive.

Our communities need us now more than ever, and by working together we are ready to answer their call for years to come.
** Brightli Snapshot
*** 200 locations
* 4 states
* 19 subsidiaries and/or affiliates
* 5k+ employees
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