- Location
- Sedalia Main St. Clinic, United States of America
- Type
- Part-time
- Department
- IT
- Education
- High School
- Source
- Workday
Description
Job Description:
Job Title: Behavioral Health Technician
Location: Sedalia, MO
Department: Crisis Center
Employment Type: PRN Only
Shifts: Pick up shifts as needed
Job Summary:
Are you seeking a meaningful career that goes beyond the ordinary? Do you want to create a positive impact in the lives of our clients/patients? Join our team at Brightli as a Behavioral Health Technician!
The Behavioral Health Technician position is responsible for providing direct and supportive care to clients/patients. Duties generally include, but are not limited to, providing general oversight of day-to-day activities, redirecting clients/patients as necessary, health monitoring (vital signs), intervening/responding to crises, communicating with the established treatment team, facilitating group education/structured activities, and transporting clients/patients as needed. Behavioral Health Technicians are responsible for possessing a basic understanding of client/patient treatment plans, monitoring and documenting client/patient behavior, and providing a safe, therapeutic, and supportive environment for clients/patients.
The Behavioral Health Technician position offers...
Additional Pay - Shift differential if hired for overnight shifts
Premier Training - Encompassing initial immersive onboarding, continuous skill enhancement, comprehensive curricula, and a supportive learning atmosphere.
Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
Direct Support: Provide oversight of day-to-day activities and redirect clients/patients as needed.
Health Monitoring: Monitor vital signs and document client/patient behavior.
Crisis Intervention: Intervene and respond to crises, while maintaining communication with the treatment team.
Facilitation of Activities: Facilitate group education and structured activities for clients/patients.
Transportation Assistance: Transport clients/patients as needed.
Documentation of Care: Maintain clear and concise reports regarding client/patient behavior and treatment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of confidentiality laws governing the treatment of substance use and mental health disorders.
Capable of communicating ideas clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Proficient in basic mathematical operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively with clients, employees, family members, and other community contacts.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions in various forms (written, oral, or diagram).
Basic keyboarding skills and ability to navigate and enter notes in electronic medical records.
Ability to resolve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to establish rapport with clients/patients while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
Experience and Education Qualifications:
High School education or equivalent and two (2) years of responsible employment; experience in Human Services or a related field preferred.
OR
Exceptions to the qualifications listed may be made by the appropriate Executive Team member.
Employment Requirements:
Successful completion of background checks including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint checks.
Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.
Fulfillment of all training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.
Current driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and current auto insurance.
First Aid certification within three (3) months of beginning employment and upon renewal date.
Obtain CPR certification within three (3) months of beginning employment and upon renewal date.
Successfully complete medication administration training according to program standards.
Behavioral Management training must be completed within thirty (30) days of employment or the first available class after the start date.
Achievement of thirty-six (36) hours of training requirements within a two-year period in accordance with 9 CSR 10-7.110 E 1. Must complete 40 hours of related training annually.
Extensive knowledge of the policies, procedures, and regulations of the program to which the employee is assigned.
Valid driver’s license in the state of residency with an acceptable driving record. Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age to operate a company-owned vehicle and at least twenty-three (23) years of age to operate a company-owned fifteen (15) passenger van.
Physical Requirements:
ADA Consideration - 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 the work shift. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods.
Brightli is on a Mission:
A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, advocate for increased access to mental health and substance use care, and evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet our clients' needs.
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 Employment Opportunity Employer.
Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
