Job Description:

Job Title: Lead Behavioral Health Technician

Location: St. Charles, MO

Department: SUD Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Shift: Day Shift

Job Overview:

We are currently hiring for someone to join our team in St. Louis, MO as an Lead Behavioral Health Technician. In this role you will play a key role in providing guidance and direction to other Behavioral Health Technicians while overseeing daily activities of clients/patients. You will ensure adherence to program expectations and rules, facilitate orientation for client/patient populations, and assist in crisis de-escalation as needed. With a focus on maintaining compliance with medication policies and documentation standards, you will contribute to the smooth functioning of the program and the well-being of clients/patients. If you possess leadership skills, a strong commitment to client care, and the ability to multitask effectively, we encourage you to apply for this position.

Position Perks & Benefits:

• Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**
• Paid time off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
• Clinical supervision - provided free* for PLPC, LMSW, PLMFT
• Additional income opportunities - for LPC & LCSW (provide supervision)
• Mileage reimbursement - company paid for work functions requiring travel
• NHSC approved - eligible site for tax-free student loan assistance
• 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

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as lead providing guidance and direction to other Behavioral Health Technicians, ensuring adherence to program expectations and rules.

• Oversee daily activities of clients/patients, communicating pertinent behaviors to the treatment team and facilitating crisis de-escalation as needed.

• Assist in orientation of client/patient population regarding client rights and rules, ensuring clarity and understanding.

• Adhere to all medication policies and ensure compliance with medication administration procedures.

• Document client activities relevant to their progress or behavior, maintaining accurate and timely records.

• Screen and monitor detoxification clients to ensure safety and recovery needs are met, if applicable.

• Provide client transportation as needed and assist in training/orientating/supervising Behavioral Technicians.

• Facilitate Behavioral Health Technician meetings, assist with staff schedules, and prepare group education materials.

• Demonstrate leadership ability, participate in curricula development, and contribute to program improvement initiatives.

• Conduct annual evaluations for direct reports within designated time frames.

Education and Experience Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in social work, counseling, psychology, psychiatric nursing, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university; OR

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

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of confidentiality laws governing substance use and mental health treatment, including familiarity with HIPAA/42 CFR Part II.

• Ability to establish rapport with client population and effectively communicate ideas verbally and in writing.

• Strong multitasking and prioritization skills, with the ability to lead and guide others.

• Extensive knowledge of program policies, procedures, and regulations, with the ability to identify and address program issues/concerns

Brightli is on a Mission:

At Brightli Medical Group, we are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference in the lives of our patients. We believe in continuous learning and professional growth, and we strive to create opportunities for our employees to thrive. Join us in our mission to provide high-quality psychiatric and addiction medicine care to individuals in need, and become part of a team that is dedicated to making a positive impact on the community.

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.