Lead Behavioral Health Technician

Job Description:

Job Title: Lead Behavioral Health Technician

Location: St. Charles, Missouri

Department: Recovery Services

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Schedule: Four 10‑Hour Shifts - Overnight & Evening shifts available

Pay Rate: $17.50 per hour

Job Summary

Are you passionate about behavioral health and ready to take the next step in your career? Join our Recovery Services team as a Lead Behavioral Health Technician, where you’ll combine hands‑on client support with leadership responsibilities in a meaningful, mission‑driven role.

As a Lead BHT, you’ll play a key role in creating a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for individuals on their recovery journey. You will provide guidance and support to Behavioral Health Technicians on your shift while collaborating closely with the treatment team to ensure high‑quality care and continuity. This position is ideal for someone who leads by example, communicates effectively, and is committed to making a positive impact.

What You’ll Do

Serve as the lead Behavioral Health Technician on your shift, providing guidance, direction, and support to team members

Oversee daily client activities to ensure safety, structure, and adherence to program expectations

Communicate relevant client behaviors, concerns, and progress to the treatment team

Assist with client orientation, including education on client rights and program rules

Support crisis de‑escalation efforts under the direction of supervisory staff

Complete accurate and timely documentation related to client behavior and progress

Monitor and screen detoxification clients to ensure safety and recovery needs are met

Provide client transportation as needed

Assist in training and supervising Behavioral Health Technicians

Facilitate Behavioral Health Technician meetings as scheduled

Prepare or assist with group education materials

Complete all required trainings within established timeframes

Education & Experience (One of the following):

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, counseling, psychology, psychiatric nursing, or a closely related field

OR

High school diploma or GED with a minimum of two (2) years of responsible employment history

Additional Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age to operate a company‑owned vehicle

Must be at least 23 years of age to operate a company‑owned 15‑passenger van

Valid driver’s license in state of residence with an acceptable driving record

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.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.