Job Description:

Job Title: Substance Use Disorder Technician
Location: Columbia, MO
Department: Recovery Services
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary:

Are you a passionate and dedicated individual looking to make a positive impact in the lives of clients seeking recovery and support? Join our team at Burrell Behavioral Health as a Substance Use Disorder Technician!

In this role, you will provide direct and supportive care to clients, overseeing their day-to-day activities, intervening in crises, and facilitating group education and structured activities. You will possess a basic understanding of client treatment plans, monitor and document client behavior, and create a safe and therapeutic environment for clients.

Columbia, MO offers a variety of events and activities to choose from, making it a vibrant place to live and work. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our clients and advancing your career!

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid Time Off – Full-time employees receive an attractive time-off package.Employee Benefits Package – Health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more.Top-notch Training – Initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive.Career Mobility – Advancement opportunities and promoting from within.Welcoming and Supportive Work Culture – An environment that values your well-being and encourages your health and happiness.

Key Responsibilities:

Encourage clients to adhere to program expectations and communicate concerning behaviors to the treatment team.Participate as an active member of the treatment team to identify clients' strengths and needs.Facilitate urine collection, testing, and documentation per policies and procedures.Respond to crisis calls while practicing good customer service and effective communication.Assist and educate clients in performing daily activities as needed.Ensure all clients are accounted for during scheduled activities.Foster adaptive behavior in clients through positive social interaction and role-modeling.Maintain a safe and clean environment, observing good housekeeping rules.Complete all mandatory trainings within the required time frame.Attend staff and treatment team meetings as requested.Complete other duties as assigned by leadership.

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

High School education or equivalent, plus two (2) years of responsible employment.Experience in Human Services or a related field preferred.MAADC I or II certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of confidentiality laws governing substance use and mental health treatment.Effective communication skills to produce clear and concise reports.Ability to read and interpret documents, safety rules, and procedural manuals.Basic keyboarding skills and ability to navigate electronic medical records.Ability to establish rapport with clients while maintaining appropriate boundaries.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None

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 prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.





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 prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an 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.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.