Behavioral Health Technician (Part Time)

About the role

• Behavioral Health Technician
• Location: St. Peters, Missouri
• Department: Recovery Services
• Employment Type: Part-Time
• Starting Pay: $18.00/hour
• Afternoon & Evening Shifts Available (Weekdays)
• Paid Training & Ongoing Support
• Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day
• Gain Valuable Experience in Behavioral Health & Recovery Services

Job Summary

Are you compassionate, dependable, and looking for meaningful work where you can make a difference every day? Join our recovery-focused team as a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) and help individuals build healthier lives while working in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with people, building positive relationships, and helping others achieve recovery goals. As a Behavioral Health Technician, you'll play an important role in providing structure, encouragement, and support to individuals receiving substance use disorder treatment services.

Your primary responsibilities will include facilitating educational and recovery-focused groups, assisting with client transportation, conducting urine drug screens (UAs), and helping maintain a safe, therapeutic environment. You'll work alongside counselors, nurses, and other behavioral health professionals while gaining valuable hands-on experience in the behavioral health field.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in building a career in behavioral health, counseling, social work, psychology, healthcare, nursing, human services, or recovery services.

What the Behavioral Health Technician Role Offers

• Starting pay of $18.00/hour
• Paid training and ongoing support to help you succeed and grow in the role
• Valuable hands-on experience in behavioral health and substance use disorder recovery services
• Employee Assistance Program - 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, and financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Mileage Reimbursement - Company paid for work-related travel when applicable
• Employee Discounts - Hotels, theme parks, attractions, college tuition, and more
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
• Career Growth Opportunities - Build foundational experience that can open doors to future careers in behavioral health, counseling, social work, nursing, psychology, and human services

What You'll Do

As a Behavioral Health Technician, you will help create a safe, structured, and supportive environment for individuals receiving substance use disorder treatment services. No two days are exactly alike, and you'll have the opportunity to make a positive impact throughout each shift.

How You'll Make a Difference

• Facilitate recovery-focused groups, educational sessions, and structured client activities
• Conduct urine drug screens (UAs) and support related program procedures
• Provide transportation for clients using a company vehicle as needed
• Monitor client activities and wellbeing while helping maintain a safe and therapeutic environment
• Support individuals in daily activities and recovery-focused programming
• Participate as a valued member of the treatment team by communicating observations and client progress
• Assist with client admissions, orientations, safety procedures, and specimen collection when needed
• Follow medication policies and collaborate with nursing staff to support client care
• Respond calmly and appropriately to client concerns and crisis situations
• Document client interactions, observations, and services accurately and timely
• Build respectful, supportive relationships that encourage recovery and personal growth

To get started in this role, you'll need

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) years of responsible work experience
• Ability to drive a company vehicle safely and maintain an acceptable driving record
• Valid driver's license
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliability, professionalism, and a positive attitude
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
• A genuine desire to help individuals achieve recovery and improved wellbeing

OR

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

Preferred, but not required

• Experience in behavioral health, human services, healthcare, customer service, education, residential care, recovery services, direct support, or other people-focused fields
• Experience facilitating groups or working with individuals experiencing substance use or mental health challenges

Start Your Career in Behavioral Health

Every day is an opportunity to encourage, support, and empower someone on their recovery journey. If you're looking for a rewarding role where your work truly matters, apply today and take the next step toward a meaningful career in behavioral health and recovery services.

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.
• Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.