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Behavioral Health Technician

SSM Health·Jefferson City, Missouri

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Provides direct behavioral health patient care by assisting with activities of daily living and implementing therapeutic interventions. Responsibilities include monitoring patient behavior, ensuring safety through rounding, and collaborating with the RN on treatment plans.

It's more than a career, it's a calling

MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City

Worker Type

Regular

Job Highlights

· Department: Behavioral Health

· Schedule: Full Time, Days

· Location: Jefferson City, MO

Our mission and values put the patient first and helps you to feel valued while respecting teamwork and collaboration. Our Behavioral Health Tech roles are an integral piece in our care team and we see it as a partnership. At SSM Health, we know the healing power of presence begins with compassionate people like you.

Daily Pay

Get paid daily doing the work you love in a way that fits your life. At SSM Health, we believe you deserve the flexibility to work a schedule that fits your life and to get paid when you need it.

Job Summary

Provides direct behavioral health patient care by performing a variety of activities for patients.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

  • Primary responsibilities
  • Assists patients with performing activities of daily living.
  • Provides or assists with providing direct patient care and therapeutic interventions based on patient care assignments from RN.
  • Observes and records patient behavior and activities. Reports any changes in condition and suggests modifications to the treatment plan.
  • Establishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients.
  • Applies knowledge of group dynamics in participating in therapeutic groups and maintaining the milieu.
  • Monitors patients to ensure safety, including but not limited to rounding, environmental and safety checks.
  • Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Education
  • Associate's degree in the behavioral health or a related field, or equivalent years of experience and education
  • Experience
  • No experience required
  • Physical requirements
  • Constant standing and walking.
  • Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
  • Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
  • Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
  • Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry.
  • Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
  • Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
  • Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships.
  • Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
  • Occasional lifting/moving patients.
  • Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
  • Occasional driving.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS State of Work Location

  • Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin
  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department: 1200000011 4 East BHM

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Benefits

  • SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
  • Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
  • Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
  • Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

Explore All Benefits [https://jobs.ssmhealth.com/us/en/benefits]

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more. [https://www.ssmhealth.com/privacy-notices-terms-of-use/non-discrimination?_ga=2.205881493.704955970.1667719643-240470506.1667719643]

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri
Posted
Jun 18, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

SSM Health

SSM Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit, fully integrated health system dedicated to advancing innovative, sustainable, and compassionate care for patients and communities throughout the Midwest and beyond. The organization’s 40,000 team members and 13,900 providers are...

Salary listed on 162 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Market context

Behavioral health roles remain in steady demand

In Missouri, Behavioral Health Technician openings often reflect ongoing demand in hospitals, residential programs, and community behavioral health settings. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for dependable candidates with a high school diploma or equivalent, related work experience, and strong interpersonal skills, while some qualifications may be reviewed by the Executive Team. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then tailor your application to highlight any human services or direct care experience.

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