Behavioral Health Technician

Location: St. Louis

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* Job Description:

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* Job Title:

** Behavioral Health Technician I
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* Location:

** St. Louis, MO
** Department:
** Recovery Services
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* Employment Type:

** Full-time
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* Job Summary:

** The Behavioral Health Technician I plays a hands-on, meaningful role in supporting individuals on their recovery journey by providing direct care, structure, and encouragement in a safe and therapeutic environment. This position offers the opportunity to build strong, supportive relationships with clients, collaborate with a compassionate multidisciplinary team, and make a real difference in the lives of individuals receiving behavioral health and substance use treatment.

If you are dependable, empathetic, observant, and passionate about helping others, this role provides purpose-driven work with lasting impact.

The Behavioral Health Technician I provides daily oversight of client activities, monitors health and safety needs, supports treatment goals, documents client behavior, and responds to crisis situations as needed. This role assists with admissions, medication processes, group activities, transportation, and daily living support while maintaining compliance with program standards, safety protocols, and confidentiality requirements.
** This position offers…**  ·
** Employee Assistance Program** – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost  ·
** Mileage Reimbursement** – Company paid for work functions requiring travel  ·
** Employee Discounts** – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition  ·
** Workplace Culture** - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce  ·
** Additional Perks & Benefits** - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more
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* Key Responsibilities:

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* · Provide direct supervision, support, and oversight of clients to ensure safety, structure, and engagement in daily programming  
· Monitor client health needs including vital signs, withdrawal symptoms, and general wellness, escalating concerns to medical or clinical staff when needed  
· Support admissions, transfers, and discharges by assisting with orientations, safety searches, documentation, and initial health screenings  
· Encourage positive behavior and adherence to program expectations using trauma-informed and solution-focused approaches  
· Prepare for and facilitate group education, recovery skills, rehabilitative support, and structured activities as assigned  
· Assist clients with daily living activities, personal care, and skill-building when needed  
· Monitor and document client behavior, progress, and significant events in the electronic medical record within required time frames  
· Support medication processes by following medication administration policies and collaborating with trained nursing staff  
· Conduct supervision checks, bed checks, and precaution monitoring according to program and safety plans  
· Facilitate urine collection, testing, and lab documentation per policy and procedure  
· Provide transportation for clients to appointments and approved activities when required  
· Maintain a clean, safe, and therapeutic environment and report maintenance or safety concerns promptly  
· Participate as an active member of the treatment team, communicating client needs, strengths, and concerns  
· Attend required meetings, trainings, and ongoing education to remain compliant with regulatory standards  
· Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership
** Education, Experience, and/or Credential

Qualifications:

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* · High School Diploma or equivalent required with two (2) years of responsible employment  
· Experience in human services or a related field preferred  
· Bachelor’s Degree or MAADC I or II may qualify for select St. Louis County programs  
· Ability to meet program-specific credentialing requirements, including Level 1 Med Aid (LIMA) and Insulin Certification for Residential Care Facilities within…