Behavioral Technician I

**Job Description:** **Job Title:** Behavioral Health Technician I**Location:** Springfield, Missouri**Department:** Rapid Access Unit**Employment Type:** Full-Time**Job Summary:** Join our dedicated team as a Behavioral Health Technician I, where you will provide essential direct and supportive care to clients and patients in a compassionate environment. This role is vital in ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges. We are looking for individuals who are observant, empathetic, and possess strong communication skills. Your contributions will help foster a therapeutic atmosphere that promotes recovery and personal growth.As a Behavioral Health Technician I, you will oversee daily activities, monitor health indicators, respond to crises, and facilitate group education and structured activities. Your role is crucial in maintaining a safe and supportive environment for clients and patients.**The Behavioral Health Technician I position offers…** - **Employee Assistance Program** – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost - **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 **Key Responsibilities:** • Provide direct oversight and support to clients/patients, ensuring their safety and well-being throughout daily activities. • Monitor vital signs and health indicators, determining when to escalate to medical intervention as necessary. • Facilitate group education and structured activities, promoting engagement and recovery skills among clients/patients. • Document and report any exceptional behaviors or areas of concern related to clients/patients. • Assist clients/patients with personal care needs, including grooming, bathing, and dressing when required. • Maintain accurate records of medication administration and monitor self-administration of medications by clients. • Participate as an active member of the treatment team, helping to identify clients’ strengths and needs. • Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures, including medication storage and documentation protocols. • Provide transportation for clients/patients to appointments as needed. • Attend staff meetings and training sessions as requested by supervisors. **Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:** • High School education or equivalent and two (2) years of responsible employment. • Experience in Human Services or a related field is preferred. • For St. Louis County Programs: Bachelor’s Degree, or MAADC I or II. • For Residential Care Facility (RCF): Become credentialed as a Level 1 Med Aid (LIMA) and be Insulin Certified within the first ninety (90) days in position.**Additional Qualifications:** • Successful completion of background checks, including criminal record, driving record, and abuse/neglect checks. • Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance. • First Aid and CPR certification within three (3) months of beginning employment. • Completion of mandatory training within the required time frame. • Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age to operate a company-owned vehicle.**Physical Requirements:** Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shifts. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. **Position Perks & Benefits:** **Paid time off:** full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life **Employee benefits package:** full-time employees…