Job Description:
Job Title: Behavioral Health Technician I
Location: Saint Charles, MO
Department: Recovery Services
Employment Type: Part-time
Shift: Overnight-Weekends
Job Summary:
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
Admissions and Orientation Support
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
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.