Brightli·Kirksville, Missouri
Provide direct supportive care and oversight to clients in residential and withdrawal management settings. Responsibilities include monitoring health indicators, facilitating rehabilitative groups, and maintaining accurate treatment records.
Behavioral Health Technician I Location: Kirksville, MO Employment Type: Full-time & Part-time shifts available Shift: Monday – Friday Job Summary: Are you a compassionate and detail-oriented professional looking to make a meaningful impact in behavioral health care? Join our team at Centerstone as a Behavioral Health Technician I! In this role, you’ll provide direct and supportive care to clients/patients in residential and withdrawal management settings. You’ll help monitor health indicators, facilitate structured activities, respond to crises, and support medication administration—all while fostering a safe, therapeutic environment. Join us in making a difference in the lives of individuals who seek our services! (Full-time) Position Perks & Benefits: 29 Days of PTO Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment (eligibility requirements apply) Comprehensive Employee Benefits Package – health, dental, vision, retirement, life & more Competitive 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employees Company-paid basic life insurance Emergency Medical Leave Program Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent care Health & Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employee Discount Program Key Responsibilities: Provide general oversight and support to clients/patients in daily activities. Monitor vital signs and respond to health emergencies, escalating situations as necessary. Document and maintain accurate records for medications, behaviors, and treatment progress. Facilitate client/patient transport as needed and adhere to medication policies. Educate and encourage clients to participate in program expectations in a trauma-informed manner. Collaborate actively with the treatment team to identify client strengths and needs. Assist with admission, orientation processes, and report any behavior concerns promptly. Conduct drug testing and maintain communication with the treatment team. Prepare and facilitate group rehabilitative support and education as scheduled. Ensure a safe and clean environment while following organization policies and procedures. Education and/or Experience Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent Minimum of two (2) years of responsible employment Additional Qualifications: Knowledge of confidentiality laws in behavioral health Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to interpret safety and procedural documents Basic math and keyboarding skills Ability to navigate electronic medical records Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills Ability to maintain professional boundaries and rapport with clients For Kirksville RCF staff, Illinois staff, and Kansas Residential staff only: Must provide evidence that incumbent is free of infectious and contagious disease, such as TB, prior to beginning employment and annually thereafter. 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. Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
Requires a high school diploma and at least two years of responsible employment. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and the ability to navigate electronic medical records.
Market context
Behavioral health roles in Missouri often draw steady demand, especially for licensed counselors who can support adults, children, and adolescents across varied care settings. These positions are competitive because employers typically want fully licensed LPCs with broad population experience, and benefits such as health, dental, vision, parental leave, and flexible schedules can influence candidate interest. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your Missouri LPC status and highlight direct experience with all three age groups in your application.