Job Description:

Job Title: Lead Behavioral Health Technician
Location: Kirksville, MO
Department: Preferred Family Healthcare: SUD
Employment Type: Full-time
Shift: Varies
 

Job Summary:
Are you a natural leader with a passion for making a difference in behavioral health? Join our team as a Lead Behavioral Health Technician.

In this role, you will provide guidance and direction to other Behavioral Health Technicians, oversee daily client activities, assist in orientation, and ensure medication policies are followed. You'll also de-escalate crisis situations, document client activities, facilitate group sessions, and complete all necessary documentation.

Kirksville, MO offers a variety of events and activities to choose from. Whether it’s visiting the state park, stopping by the farmers market, being engaged in the college and universities, or enjoying community events and businesses. Kirksville is a community driven hub with a high quality of life. Join us!
 

Position Perks & Benefits:

Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**

Competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employees

Company-paid basic life insurance

29 Days of PTO for Full-Time employees

Emergency Medical Leave Program

Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent child-care

Health & Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discount Program

Mileage Reimbursement
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Key Responsibilities:

Provide guidance and direction to other Behavioral Health Technicians

Oversee daily client activities and ensure adherence to rules

Assist in orientation of client population and medication policies

De-escalate crisis situations and document client activities

Facilitate group sessions and complete required documentation
 

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in social work, counseling, psychology, psychiatric nursing, or related field; or

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma with two (2) years of responsible employment history
 

Supervisory Requirements:

Provide leadership and guidance to Behavioral Health Technicians

Monitor program issues and communicate changes within the department

Reinforce team approach and report pertinent information to immediate supervisor
 

Additional Requirements (Adolescent Program Only):

Receive training on adolescent behavior, family dynamics, communication skills, etc., within the first year of employment

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.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, 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 mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and 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 expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Preferred Family Healthcare is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.