Job Description
Behavioral Technician - Adapt
Department: Residential Services - Adult - St. Louis (IRTS)
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: St. Louis - ITRS
Reporting To: Angela Blumenthal
Compensation: $24.00 - $25.00 / hour
Be the steady support someone needs to move forward — join us as a Behavioral Technician
Schedule: Sunday - Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm.
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
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