Job Description:

Job Title: Behavioral Health Technician
Location: Farmington, Missouri
Department: Recovery Services
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals on their journey to recovery? Join our dedicated Recovery Services team in Farmington, Missouri, as a Behavioral Health Technician. We are looking for compassionate, detail-oriented individuals who thrive in a collaborative environment and are committed to fostering a safe and therapeutic space for our clients. With us, you'll play a vital role in providing supportive care, encouraging positive behaviors, and working closely with a multidisciplinary treatment team to help clients achieve their recovery goals. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a role that values empathy, adaptability, and professionalism.

As a Behavioral Health Technician, you will oversee daily client activities, monitor vital signs, respond to crises, and facilitate group education and structured activities. Your responsibilities also include medication oversight, documenting client behaviors, and ensuring a safe and supportive environment.

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:
· Supervise and monitor clients’ daily activities, ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment.
· Facilitate group education, recovery skills, or structured activities to support clients’ treatment plans.
· Monitor and document clients’ vital signs and behaviors, escalating concerns to the treatment team when necessary.
· Assist clients with daily living activities, including personal care, as needed.
· Oversee medication administration and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
· Conduct routine safety checks and adhere to precaution protocols.
· Provide transportation to clients for appointments or activities as required.
· Foster adaptive behavior by modeling positive social interactions and encouraging adherence to program rules.
· Participate as an active member of the treatment team, offering insights on client strengths, needs, and progress.
· Document client interactions, concerns, and activities in compliance with organizational standards.
· Maintain cleanliness and safety within the facility, reporting maintenance issues promptly.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
· High school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of responsible employment.
· Experience in human services or a related field is preferred.
· For Residential Care Facility (RCF): Obtain Level 1 Med Aid (LIMA) and Insulin Certification within the first 90 days in the position.

Additional Qualifications:
· Must be at least 21 years old to operate a company-owned vehicle.
· Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.
· Completion of First Aid and CPR certifications within three months of employment.
· Behavioral management training completed within the first 30 days of employment.
· Meet annual training requirements, including a minimum of 40 hours of related training.

Physical Requirements:
· Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and engage in repetitive movements such as typing or writing.
· Must be able to sit for extended periods, with occasional walking or standing.

Brightli is on a Mission:
We are dedicated to changing and saving lives by offering hope, healing, and recovery. Join our team and be a part of a transformative journey that makes a meaningful impact on individuals, families, and communities. Apply now to become a vital part of our mission and create a brighter future for those we serve.

Keywords: Behavioral Health, Recovery Services, Patient Care, Mental Health Technician, Substance Use Treatment, Crisis Intervention, Vital Signs Monitoring, Farmington Missouri, Group Facilitation, Supportive Care

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 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 expressions, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.