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Behavioral Health Technician- Full TimeBrightlitalent • Independence, MO, US
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Behavioral Health Technician- Full Time

Behavioral Health Technician- Full Time

Brightlitalent • Independence, MO, US
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Behavioral Health Technician

Location : Kansas City / Independence area

Employment Type : Full-time

Departments : Recovery Services

Adult Housing

Rapid Access Unit (Behavioral Crisis Center) (subject to availability)

Job Summary : Are you a passionate and dedicated mental health professional looking to make a positive impact in the lives of children and adolescents? Do you want to work in a supportive and dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career? Join our team at Burrell Behavioral Health as a Behavioral Health Technician in the Kansas City, Missouri area!

As a Behavioral Health Technician, you will play a pivotal role in supporting clinical staff and delivering compassionate care to patients experiencing various mental health conditions, ranging from mood disorders to severe psychiatric illnesses. You may operate in diverse settings, such as inpatient psychiatric hospitals, partial hospitalization programs, residential treatment facilities, and outpatient clinics.

Kansas City offers a high quality of life, affordable housing, excellent schools, and endless opportunities for entertainment, culture, and outdoor activities. Join us in making a difference in the lives of children and advancing your career!

Position Perks & Benefits

  • Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
  • Paid time off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
  • Mileage reimbursement - company paid for work functions requiring travel
  • Top-notch training - initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
  • Career mobility - advancement opportunities 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

Key Responsibilities

  • Patient Care and Safety : Actively monitor assigned patients, attend to immediate needs, assist with daily living tasks, de-escalate volatile situations, enforce safety protocols, prevent self-harm attempts, and promptly notify nursing personnel or physicians of any observed changes in condition.
  • Therapeutic Activities and Group Facilitation : Plan, lead, and evaluate recreation-oriented, leisure, and occupational therapy sessions designed to foster skill acquisition, symptom reduction, cognitive restructuring, problem-solving capabilities, stress tolerance, and relaxation techniques.
  • Milieu Management : Maintain orderly, clean, and organized living spaces, common areas, and patient rooms while promoting prosocial behaviors, encouraging peer interaction, and reinforcing positive reinforcements consistent with individualized treatment goals.
  • Documentation and Report Writing : Accurately chart observations, interventions, encounters, and incident reports utilizing electronic health records or paper documentation methods according to facility policies and procedures, ensuring timely submission for review by supervisors and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Team Collaboration : Work alongside psychiatrists, registered nurses, social workers, psychotherapists, and other mental health professionals to optimize holistic care delivery models, share insights gleaned from frontline engagements, and participate in regular meetings discussing patient status updates, goal modifications, and discharge planning considerations.
  • Treatment Plan Implementation : Carry out assigned aspects of individualized treatment plans developed by licensed practitioners, incorporating pharmacological regimens, psychosocial rehabilitation modalities, milieu-based interventions, and adjunctive therapies into everyday routines and schedules.
  • Client Education and Empowerment : Teach basic psychiatric concepts, symptoms recognition, early warning signs, triggers identification, relapse prevention strategies, coping mechanisms, and self-management techniques to instill hope, autonomy, and self-efficacy.
  • Discharge Planning and Aftercare Coordination : Help prepare patients transitioning back into independent living arrangements or alternative placements by arranging follow-up appointments, linkage to community-based resources, and ongoing support services, thus minimizing avoidable readmissions and ensuring continuity of care.
  • Self-Care and Resilience : Prioritize personal wellbeing through mindfulness practices, exercise routines, stress-reduction techniques, debriefings after challenging shifts, and nurturing a stable work-life balance to sustain empathic engagement, vigilant observation, and solid decision-making capacities in often demanding contexts.
  • Education and Experience Qualifications

  • High School Education or GED with two years of relatable employment history.
  • Experience in Human Services or related fields preferred.
  • Additional Qualifications

  • A valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle.
  • Be able to obtain a Class E driver's license if required.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
  • Compassion, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others.
  • 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.

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