Behavioral Health Technician FT Days
The Recovery Village·Raytown, Missouri
The Recovery Village·Raytown, Missouri
The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for observing and monitoring patients in treatment while ensuring a safe and secure environment. Key duties include enforcing facility rules, utilizing verbal de-escalation techniques, and maintaining accurate clinical records.
Now Hiring Behavioral Health Technicians at our Raytown, MO Facility!
FT Days Available Advanced Recovery Systems is an integrated behavioral healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse, and mental health issues.
We put behavioral health front and center, providing assistance to people with substance abuse issues, addictions and mental health concerns.
The Recovery Village Kansas City (KCR) is an addiction treatment center with a continuum of care for anyone struggling with substance use disorders.
We offer a holistic treatment approach to addiction and treatment for co-occurring conditions.
The Recovery Village Kansas City is a physician-led center, and our Recovery Advocates can help you reclaim your life.
Our 80-bed treatment center in Kansas City is dedicated to providing all levels of care, including medical detox, residential treatment and outpatient programs.
Our facility is located in tranquil, convenient Raytown, Missouri and is about 30 minutes from the Kansas City International Airport.
Take the first step towards making a difference & saving lives!
The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for the observation and monitoring of patients in treatment and reporting duties as indicated and contributes to the welfare of the organization and assists patients in a variety of patient activities.
Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment.
Works effectively with the facility leadership team to ensure success of the facility by completing the following: Core Job Duties: Communicate and enforce facility program rules and ensure compliance in a firm but fair and professional manner.
Communicate patient behavior with immediate supervisor and clinical team as appropriate.
Address problem behaviors as needed through verbal de-escalation techniques.
Adhere to time schedules Maintain healthy and professional boundaries with patients and staff Ensure that documentation is timely, consistent, clear, accurate and legible.
Keep clinical records secure at all times.
Good driving record required to take patients to other medical appointment outside our facility.
Experience working with adult patients (18+) preferred. Prior experience in behavioral health, healthcare, or human services in roles with emphasis involving direct customer or client service experience, strongly preferred. CPR and Standard First Aid certification or in process of obtaining preferred. Benefits begin on the 1st day of the month following date of hire.
A high school diploma is required, while an associate degree or relevant experience in a BHT role is preferred. Candidates must have a good driving record to transport patients to medical appointments.
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.
