Job Description

Job Title: Behavioral Health Technician I

Location: Saint Charles, MO

Department: Recovery Services

Employment Type: Part-time

Shift: Overnight-Weekends

The Behavioral Health Technician I (Overnight – Weekends) position provides direct care and supervision to clients/patients during overnight hours in a residential recovery setting. This role is critical in maintaining a safe, structured, and supportive environment while clients rest and transition through nighttime routines.

Behavioral Health Technicians monitor client activities, respond to overnight needs or crises, complete required documentation, and support program expectations. This position is ideal for someone who is dependable, observant, and comfortable working independently while remaining part of a collaborative treatment team.

Key Responsibilities:

Overnight Client Supervision

• Monitor clients/patients throughout overnight hours to ensure safety, security, and compliance with program expectations

• Conduct regular checks and respond appropriately to client needs, concerns, or crises

Treatment Team Participation

• Participate as an integral member of the treatment team by observing and documenting client behaviors, strengths, needs, and progress

• Communicate overnight observations and concerns to supervisors and day staff for continuity of care

• Carry out additional duties as assigned by the supervisor

Program Compliance

• Ensure adherence to all program rules and expectations during overnight shifts

• Report behaviors, incidents, or safety concerns promptly to supervisors to support effective therapeutic interventions

Medication Policies

• Follow all medication policies and procedures

• Collaborate with trained nursing staff to ensure compliance when medications are self-administered or administered by PFH associates

Admissions and Orientation Support

• Assist with overnight admissions as needed, including:

  • Safety searches of clients/patients and belongings

  • Obtaining vital signs if applicable

  • Collecting urine or lab specimens per protocol

Client Support and Education

• Assist and educate clients/patients with daily living activities as needed during overnight hours

• Provide calm, respectful support that promotes a therapeutic and recovery-focused environment

Transportation Assistance

• Provide transportation support for clients/patients when required,

• including overnight or early morning needs

Experience and Education Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of responsible employment

• Experience in Human Services, Behavioral Health, Recovery Services, or a related field preferred

OR

• Exceptions to qualifications may be approved by an Executive Team member

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.

Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.