Job Description

Behavioral Technician

Department: Clustered Apartments

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: St. Louis - Chippewa

Reporting To: Angie Blumenthal

Compensation: $24.00 - $25.00 / hour

Be the steady support someone needs to move forward — join us as a Behavioral Technician
Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday 8 AM-4 PM

Looking for a meaningful career supporting individuals on their mental health recovery journey? Join our residential team providing hands-on support to adults with chronic mental health conditions, helping them build independence and thrive in their community.

As a Behavioral Technician, ( Internal title: Residential Support Specialist) you’ll provide direct, person-centered care in a supervised residential setting. You'll use strength-based strategies to encourage wellness, independence, and recovery across all areas of daily living. This is a great opportunity to grow your career in behavioral health while making a real impact every day.
This is a great opportunity for someone who:

• Enjoys working directly with people to promote personal growth and stability
• Is passionate about mental health advocacy and community-based care
• Wants to be part of a supportive, mission-driven team
• Has experience with vulnerable populations or is ready to gain hands-on behavioral health experience

This position is part of Adapt of Missouri, a subsidiary of Compass Health Network

Key Responsibilities

• Support clients with daily living skills like cooking, budgeting, hygiene, and medication education
• Encourage wellness and recovery goals through coaching and compassionate care
• Help clients access community resources and services
• Monitor individual progress and provide documentation after each shift
• Collaborate with team members to ensure consistent, high-quality care
• Support discharge planning, crisis response, and transitional services as needed

Requirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

High School/Equivalent Required

• At least one year of experience as a CNA, in social/human services, and/or experience working with adults with chronic mental illnesses required
• Must obtain and maintain certification in CPR, First Aid, CPI and Medication Level I Aide

You’ll Be A Great Fit for This Role if You:

• Thrive in a hands-on, client-facing role
• Communicate clearly and compassionately
• Stay calm and grounded when supporting individuals in crisis
• Have a strong sense of empathy and professional boundaries
• Are detail-oriented and organized with documentation
• Want to build a long-term career in behavioral health or social services