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Mental/Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - PRN

KVC Health Systems
Columbia, MO Other
POSTED ON 4/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2026
KVC Missouri Residential Treatment Center: Columbia, MO
Pay: $16-$18.50 Depending on Experience and Education


Job Summary:

As a Mental/Behavioral Health Technician (BHT), you will provide for the physical and emotional needs of the clients assigned to your cottage and facilitate a healthy group living experience. You will also participate in a multi-disciplinary treatment team in the care of clients. This position is great start to gain experience in the mental health/social services fields!

Responsibilities:

Provide for the physical and emotional needs of clients, including:

  • Providing meals and snacks
  • Assisting with personal care
  • Monitoring medication
  • Intervening in crisis situations

Facilitate a healthy group living experience, including:

  • Creating a positive and supportive environment
  • Managing conflictEnforcing house rules
  • Participate in a multi-disciplinary treatment team in the care of clients, including:Attending treatment team meetings
  • Providing input on treatment plansImplementing treatment plans

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED equivalency
  • Class E driver's license with good driving record
  • Strong customer service focus
  • Excellent time management
  • Oral and written communication skills
  • Word, Excel, and e-mail applications proficiency
  • Must be 21 years old to apply
  • Pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check required

Why KVC?

KVC is a nonprofit child placing and behavioral health agency with a long legacy of compassionately serving children and families. We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment. We also believe in the importance of work-life balance, and we offer a variety of programs and resources to help our employees achieve it (Wellbeing Committee, DEI B Committee, Talent Development Programs, etc.).

At KVC Health Systems, our employees are our greatest asset. Based on the voice of our employees, KVC debuted with an 83 Work Wellbeing score on Indeed, a rating so high and rare that it places KVC among the top 1% of employers nationally. We are committed to providing a positive, supportive work environment where you can do your best work and love coming to work every day.

Salary : $16 - $19

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