Behavioral Health Technician II

1 week ago

Independence, Missouri, United States Brightli Full time
Job Description:

Job Title: Behavioral Health Technician II

Location: Independence, MO

Department: Adult Housing

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:
Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Behavioral Health Technician II, where you will play a vital role in providing direct and supportive care to clients/patients. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. We are looking for dedicated individuals who possess strong communication skills, a commitment to client care, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Your contributions will help foster a safe and therapeutic environment for our clients/patients, promoting their recovery and well-being.

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day activities, monitoring health, intervening in crises, and facilitating therapeutic services. You will work closely with a treatment team to ensure that each client/patient receives the support they need to thrive.

The Behavioral Health Technician II position offers...
  • 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 signs of withdrawal, determining the need for medical intervention when critical symptoms present.
  • Facilitate therapeutic services under appropriate supervision, including individual and group sessions.
  • Document all services provided in accordance with State Regulatory/CARF/agency standards.
  • Participate as an active member of the treatment team, helping to identify client strengths and needs.
  • Assist clients in performing daily activities and encourage positive social interactions.
  • Maintain a safe and clean environment by observing general rules of good housekeeping.
Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
  • High School education OR equivalent and two (2) years of responsible employment.
  • Experience in Human Services or a related field preferred.
  • Hold a Certificate from the Missouri Credentialing Board in one (1) or both of the following: Certified Peer Specialist and/or Missouri Associate Alcohol Drug Counselor.
Additional Qualifications:
  • Current driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.
  • First Aid certification within three (3) months of beginning employment.
  • Obtain CPR certification within three (3) months of beginning employment.
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.
  • Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shift.
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, Mental Health, Substance Use, Recovery Support, Therapeutic Services, Client Care, Human Services, Peer Support, Counseling

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.

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