<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Job Title: Lead BHT</p> <p>Location: Saint Louis, MO</p> <p>Department: Recovery Services</p> <p>Employment Type: Full-Time</p> <p>Job Summary:</p> <p>The Lead Behavioral Health Technician (Lead BHT) plays a vital role in supporting individuals on their recovery journey while helping guide and mentor a team of Behavioral Health Technicians. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day by fostering a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment where clients can heal and grow. You'll join a compassionate, collaborative team dedicated to recovery, accountability, and dignity-while developing your leadership skills and contributing to a mission-driven organization focused on helping others reclaim their lives.</p> <p>In this role, the Lead BHT assists the Clinical Team with assigned treatment procedures, provides direct supervision of clients, and serves as a role model for both clients and staff. The Lead BHT also supports daily operations by orienting clients to program expectations, guiding team members through programmatic processes, and ensuring consistent, high-quality care throughout each shift.</p> <p>This position offers…</p> <ul> <li>Employee Assistance Program - 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost </li><li>Mileage Reimbursement - Company paid for work functions requiring travel </li><li>Employee Discounts - Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition </li><li>Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce </li><li>Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more </li></ul> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Lead and support Behavioral Health Technicians during assigned shifts, providing guidance, direction, and real-time coaching </li><li>Create and maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment by supervising daily client activities and modeling appropriate behavior </li><li>Facilitate educational and recreational groups that support treatment goals and client engagement </li><li>Assist with training, orientation, and ongoing development of Behavioral Health Technicians </li><li>De-escalate crisis situations in collaboration with Program Leadership using approved interventions </li><li>Coordinate staffing needs by assisting with scheduling and providing coverage for open shifts as needed </li><li>Prepare and support group education materials aligned with program goals </li><li>Ensure accurate and timely documentation in compliance with State Regulatory and CARF standards </li><li>Communicate relevant client behaviors and program updates to the treatment team </li><li>Support medication administration processes in accordance with all program policies </li><li>Complete performance reviews for direct reports within designated timelines </li><li>Perform all duties of a Behavioral Health Technician as needed </li><li>Demonstrate commitment to the organization's short-term and long-term goals </li><li>Complete additional duties as assigned by leadership </li></ul> <p>Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Psychiatric Nursing, or a closely related field OR </li><li>High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of two (2) years of responsible employment history </li><li>Experience in human services or a related field preferred </li><li>St. Louis County Programs: Bachelor's Degree OR MAADC I or II </li><li>Exceptions to qualifications may be approved by the appropriate Executive Team member </li></ul> <p>Additional Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Must successfully complete background checks, including criminal history, driving record, and abuse/neglect screening </li><li>Must complete New Hire Orientation within 30 days of employment </li><li>Must complete all required training, including Relias, within two (2) weeks of employment and annually thereafter </li><li>First Aid certification required within three (3) months of hire and upon renewal </li><li>CPR certification required within three (3) months of hire and upon renewal </li><li>Must complete Behavioral Management training within required timeframes based on program type </li><li>Must meet annual training hour requirements per regulatory standards, including ASAM training where applicable </li><li>Must possess a valid driver's license in state of residency with an acceptable driving record </li><li>Must be at least 21 years of age to operate a company-owned vehicle </li><li>Must be at least 23 years of age to operate a company-owned 15-passenger van </li><li>For Residential Care Facilities: Must obtain Level 1 Med Aid (LIMA) credential and insulin certification within 90 days of hire </li><li>For select locations and programs: Must provide proof of being free from infectious or contagious disease prior to hire and annually thereafter </li><li>For Adolescent Programs: Must complete required adolescent-focused training within six (6) months of employment </li></ul> <p>Physical Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time </li><li>Ability to walk and climb stairs as needed </li><li>Frequent kneeling, crouching, bending, and stooping </li><li>Ability to use hands and fingers for writing, typing, and handling documents </li><li>Ability to communicate verbally and hear effectively in person and by phone </li><li>Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds </li><li>Ability to maintain close vision and adjust focus as needed </li></ul> <p>Position Perks & Benefits:</p> <p>Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life</p> <p>Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more</p> <p>Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive</p> <p>Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within</p> <p>Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness</p> <p>Brightli is on a Mission:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.</p> <p>Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.</p>