Job Description:

Job Title: Lead Behavioral Health Technician

Location: St. Charles, Missouri

Company: Preferred Family Healthcare

Department: Recovery Services

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:
Join our compassionate and dedicated team as a Lead Behavioral Health Technician, where you will play a vital role in guiding and supporting our clients on their journey to recovery. In this position, you will have the opportunity to lead a team of Behavioral Health Technicians, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for our clients. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about helping others, possess strong leadership skills, and are committed to making a positive impact in the lives of those we serve. Your expertise will contribute to the overall success of our recovery programs and the well-being of our clients.

As the Lead Behavioral Health Technician, you will oversee daily activities, provide guidance to your team, and ensure that all policies and procedures are followed. You will also play a key role in crisis management and documentation, while fostering a collaborative atmosphere among staff and clients.

The Lead 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:
• Serve as the lead, providing guidance and direction to other Behavioral Health Technicians working the same shift.
• Oversee daily activities of clients/patients, ensuring expectations and rules are adhered to while communicating pertinent behaviors to the treatment team.
• Assist in the orientation of the client/patient population regarding client rights and rules.
• De-escalate crisis situations with direction from supervisory staff.
• Document client activities relevant to their progress or behavior.
• Screen and monitor detoxification clients to ensure safety and recovery needs are met.
• Provide client transportation as needed.
• Assist in training and supervising Behavioral Health Technicians.
• Facilitate Behavioral Health Technician meetings as scheduled.
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of all group education material.
• Complete all mandatory trainings within the required time frame.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in social work, counseling, psychology, psychiatric nursing, or a closely related field;
OR
• High School or General Equivalency Diploma and two (2) years responsible employment history.

Additional Qualifications:
• 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.
• Valid Driver’s license in state of residency with an acceptable driving record is required.

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. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Brightli is on a Mission:
Join us in our mission to change and save lives. If you are ready to make a difference and be part of a team that values compassion and collaboration, we encourage you to apply today!

Keywords: Lead Behavioral Health Technician, Behavioral Health, Recovery Services, Mental Health, Substance Use, Crisis Management, Team Leadership, Client Care, Training, Documentation

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.