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Behavioral Health Technician-2

Livebrightli, Farmington, Missouri, United States, 63640

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R - 22534**Job Description:****Job Title:** Behavioral Health Technician**Location:** Farmington, Missouri**Department:** Recovery Services**Employment Type:** Full Time**Job Summary:**

Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Behavioral Health Technician, where you’ll make a difference in the lives of clients or patients every day. You'll provide essential direct care, ensuring a supportive environment that promotes healing and recovery. Our mission revolves around enhancing the well-being of those in need, which requires empathy, dedication, and the ability to respond effectively in crisis situations. In this role, you will facilitate group activities and monitor health to foster a safe and therapeutic environment for all clients.As a Behavioral Health Technician, you will oversee daily activities, monitor health conditions, and collaborate closely with the treatment team while being an integral part of each client’s recovery journey.**This position offers…**

· **Employee Assistance Program**– 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost

· **Mileage Reimbursement** – Company paid for work functions requiring travel

· **Employee Discounts** – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition

· **Workplace Culture**- An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce

· **Additional Perks & Benefits**- Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more**Key Responsibilities:**

· Admit, supervise, monitor, transfer, and discharge clients/patients.

· Ensure monitoring of vital signs, determine the need for escalation to medical intervention for critical symptoms.

· Facilitate client/patient supervision checks and communicate concerning behaviors to the treatment team promptly.

· Assist clients/patients with personal care, promoting independent living skills as needed.

· Document client behavior, report exceptional incidents and collaborate with the treatment team to develop therapeutic interventions.**Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:**

· High School education OR equivalent and two (2) years of responsible employment.

· Experience in Human Services or related field preferred.

· For St. Louis County Programs: Bachelor’s Degree or MAADC I or II preferred.

· For Residential Care Facility (RCF): Become credentialed as a Level 1 Med Aid (LIMA) and be Insulin Certified within the first ninety (90) days in position.**Additional Qualifications:**

· Successful completion of background checks including criminal records and driving records.

· Valid Driver’s license in state of residency with an acceptable driving record.

· Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age to operate a company-owned vehicle.

· First Aid and CPR certifications to be obtained within three (3) months of employment.**Physical Requirements:**

· Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, or pull.

· Sedentary work primarily involves sitting but may require occasional walking or standing.**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 Employment Opportunity Employer.Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.**About Brightli**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 use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients. We are doing this by forming a new behavioral health organization under new model. Under one parent company, multiple organizations are able to collaborate, share resources and system supports, increase recruiting and retention efforts, increase access to specialized care, and meet the growing demand for behavioral and addiction recovery care.Brightli’s top-line subsidiaries include Burrell Behavioral Health (Burrell), Preferred Family Healthcare (PFH), Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health (SEMO), Firefly, Adult and Child Health, and Places for People. While these organizations operate independently and are governed by separate board of directors, their operations and services benefit from this model. Alone, organizations may be able to navigate the current tumultuous healthcare environment, but we believe that together we can do so much more than survive. Our communities need us now more than ever, and by working together we are ready to answer their call for years to come.**Brightli Snapshot*** 200 locations* 4 states* 19 subsidiaries and/or affiliates* 5k+ employees #J-18808-Ljbffr