<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Job Title: Behavioral Health Technician I</p> <p>Location: Saint Charles & St. Louis, MO</p> <p>Department: Recovery Services</p> <p>Employment Type: Full-time/Part-time</p> <p>Make a Real Difference-Every Shift. Full-Time or Part-Time</p> <p>As a Behavioral Health Technician I, you'll play a hands-on role in helping individuals on their recovery journey. This is a great opportunity for compassionate, dependable people who want meaningful work, whether you're starting your career in human services or continuing to grow in the field.</p> <p>You don't need years of experience-we provide training and support. What matters most is your willingness to show up, engage, and care.</p> <p>What You'll Do:</p> <ul> <li>Support clients in their daily routines and recovery-focused activities </li><li>Help maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment </li><li>Lead or assist with group activities and educational sessions </li><li>Observe, document, and communicate client behaviors to the treatment team </li><li>Assist with admissions, orientations, and safety procedures </li><li>Respond calmly and appropriately to crisis situations </li><li>Provide transportation support when needed </li><li>Work closely with nurses and clinicians to support treatment plans </li></ul> <p>What We're Looking For:</p> <p>Required:</p> <ul> <li>High School diploma or equivalent </li><li>2 years of responsible work experience (any industry) </li><li>A desire to help others in recovery </li><li>Good communication skills and reliability </li></ul> <p>Preferred (but not required):</p> <ul> <li>Experience in mental health, human services, or customer-facing roles </li></ul> <p>No prior behavioral health experience required</p> <p>Hands-on training provided</p> <p>Why You'll Love This Role</p> <ul> <li>Flexible scheduling (full-time or part-time) </li><li>Meaningful, mission-driven work </li><li>Supportive team environment </li><li>Great stepping-stone into behavioral health, social work, counseling, or nursing </li><li>Opportunity to make a real difference every day </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>