Behavioral Health Technician

3 weeks ago


Portage, Michigan, United States Burrell Behavioral Health Full time
Job Title: Behavioral Health Technician

Job Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Behavioral Health Technician to join our team. As a Behavioral Health Technician, you will play a crucial role in creating a safe and therapeutic environment that promotes healing and personal growth for our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Monitor and document client behavior, ensuring a safe and supportive environment
  • Admit, supervise, monitor, transfer, and discharge clients
  • Obtain and record vital signs, monitor for critical symptoms, and escalate concerns appropriately
  • Oversee medication administration according to policies and procedures
  • Encourage adherence to program expectations and communicate concerns to the treatment team
  • Facilitate group education, structured activities, and client transportation as needed
  • Maintain accurate documentation and record-keeping
  • Foster adaptive behavior and positive social interactions among clients
  • Prepare for and facilitate rehabilitative support, education, and recovery skill groups
  • Ensure a clean and well-maintained environment, reporting maintenance concerns promptly

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

  • High School education OR equivalent and two (2) years of responsible employment
  • Experience in Human Services or related field preferred
  • Exceptions to qualifications may be made by the appropriate Executive Team member

Additional Qualifications:

  • Successful completion of background checks (criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect)
  • Obtain First Aid and CPR certification within 3 months of employment
  • Complete required training (e.g., Medication Administration, Behavioral Management, Crisis Management)
  • Achieve 36-hour training requirements within 2 years, and 40 hours annually thereafter
  • Valid driver's license in state of residency with an acceptable driving record
  • Age requirements: 21+ to operate company vehicle, 23+ to operate 15-passenger van
  • For Residential Care Facility (RCF): Become credentialed as a Level 1 Med Aid (LIMA) and Insulin Certified within 90 days

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

About Us:

Brightli is a mission-driven organization committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and authentic workplace. 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 team.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.

Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace:

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



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