Job Description:

Job Title: Behavioral Health Technician

Location: St. Charles, Missouri

Company: Preferred Family Healthcare - Westbury Dr.

Department: Recovery Services

Employment Type: Part-time

Job Summary:

Are you a passionate and dedicated individual looking to make a positive impact in the lives of clients/patients? Do you want to work in a supportive and dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career? Join our team at Preferred Family Healthcare as a Behavioral Health Technician!

As a Behavioral Health Technician, you'll provide direct and supportive care to clients/patients, including health monitoring, crisis intervention, training, supervision, and facilitation of group education/structured activities. Our ideal candidate is passionate about client/patient care, has relevant experience, and strong communication and collaboration skills.

St. Charles, Missouri offers a high quality of life, with various recreational opportunities and a vibrant community. Join us in making a difference in the lives of clients/patients and advancing your career!

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday payMileage reimbursement - company paid for work functions requiring travelTop-notch training - initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportiveCareer mobility - advancement opportunities/promoting from withinWelcoming, warm, supportive - a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure adherence to program expectations, rules, and report behaviors to assist with therapeutic interventionsParticipate as an active member of the treatment team, identifying client's strengths, needs, abilities, and preferencesDocument and report exceptional behavior, areas of concern, and client activities relevant to progress or behaviorAssist in admission/orientation process, including obtaining vital signs, safety searches, and collecting specimensCoordinate incoming calls and respond to crisis callsAssist and educate clients/patients in performing daily activitiesMonitor client activities and document bed checks during overnight shiftsEnsure clients/patients are accounted for and precaution protocols are followedAssist in monitoring general health conditions of clients/patientsFacilitate education or recreation groups as scheduledAdhere to medication policies and work with nursing staff to ensure complianceProvide client/patient transportation as neededMaintain behavior consistent with agency expectations and program philosophyComplete mandatory trainings within required time framesAttend staff meetings, treatment team meetings, and training sessionsAdhere to all program policiesScreen and monitor detoxification clients to ensure safety and recovery needs are met

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree
ORMAADC I or IITwo years relevant experience in direct care preferred

Additional Qualifications:

Must be at least 21 years of age to operate a company-owned vehicleMust be at least 23 years of age to operate a company-owned 15-passenger vanKnowledge of confidentiality laws governing substance use and mental health disorder treatmentAbility to establish rapport with client/patient populationCapable of communicating ideas clearly and effectively, both verbally and in written reports

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.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Preferred Family Healthcare is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.