Job Description:

Job Title: Behavioral Health Technician

Location: Joplin, Missouri

Department: Recovery Services Youth

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 and patients. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those struggling with behavioral health challenges. We are looking for individuals who are dedicated, empathetic, and possess strong communication skills.

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day activities, monitoring health, and facilitating group education and structured activities. Your contributions will help create a safe and therapeutic environment for our clients and patients.

The Behavioral Health Technician position offers…

All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, generous paid time off, and more

Telemedicine – 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits

Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost

Career Advancement & Wage Growth - Grow in your career with great opportunities for upward mobility and added income

Comprehensive Training - Learn and develop skills with our robust on-the-job training

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

Key Responsibilities:

Admit, supervise, monitor, transfer, and discharge clients/patients.

Ensure monitoring of vital signs and determine the need for escalation to medical intervention when critical symptoms present.

Facilitate group rehabilitative support, education, recovery skills, or recreation groups as scheduled and assigned.

Assist clients/patients with personal care (e.g., grooming, bathing, dressing, etc.) when needed.

Document and report any exceptional behavior and areas of concern related to client behaviors/interactions.

Encourage clients/patients to adhere to program expectations and communicate concerning behaviors to the treatment team.

Maintain accurate records of client medications and document the self-administration of medications by clients or staff.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

High School education OR equivalent and two (2) years responsible employment.

Experience in Human Services or related field preferred.

Additional Qualifications:

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

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

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.

Brightli is on a Mission:

We are dedicated to changing and saving lives through compassionate care and support. If you are ready to make a difference and join a team that values your contributions, we encourage you to apply today!

Keywords: Behavioral Health, Technician, Recovery Services, Mental Health, Supportive Care, Joplin, Missouri, Full-Time, Healthcare, Client Care

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.