Lead Behavioral Health Technician
Job Description
Job Description:
Job Title: Lead Behavioral Health Technician
Location: St. Charles, Missouri
Department: Recovery Services
Employment Type: Full‑Time
Schedule: Four 10‑Hour Shifts - Overnight & Evening shifts available
Pay Rate: $17.50 per hour
Job Summary
Are you passionate about behavioral health and ready to take the next step in your career? Join our Recovery Services team as a Lead Behavioral Health Technician, where you’ll combine hands‑on client support with leadership responsibilities in a meaningful, mission‑driven role.
As a Lead BHT, you’ll play a key role in creating a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for individuals on their recovery journey. You will provide guidance and support to Behavioral Health Technicians on your shift while collaborating closely with the treatment team to ensure high‑quality care and continuity. This position is ideal for someone who leads by example, communicates effectively, and is committed to making a positive impact.
What You’ll Do
Serve as the lead Behavioral Health Technician on your shift, providing guidance, direction, and support to team members
Oversee daily client activities to ensure safety, structure, and adherence to program expectations
Communicate relevant client behaviors, concerns, and progress to the treatment team
Assist with client orientation, including education on client rights and program rules
Support crisis de‑escalation efforts under the direction of supervisory staff
Complete accurate and timely documentation related to client behavior and progress
Monitor and screen detoxification clients to ensure safety and recovery needs are met
Provide client transportation as needed
Assist in training and supervising Behavioral Health Technicians
Facilitate Behavioral Health Technician meetings as scheduled
Prepare or assist with group education materials
Complete all required trainings within established timeframes
Education & Experience (One of the following):
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, counseling, psychology, psychiatric nursing, or a closely related field
ORHigh school diploma or GED with a minimum of two (2) years of responsible employment history
Additional Requirements
Must be at least 21 years of age to operate a company‑owned vehicle
Must be at least 23 years of age to operate a company‑owned 15‑passenger van
Valid driver’s license in state of residence with an acceptable driving record
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 receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
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
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 user 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 prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.