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Kirksville, Missouri

Behavioral Health Technician- Adult

Behavioral Health TechNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

  • Behavioral Health Technician I
  • Location: Kirksville, MO
  • Employment Type: Full-time & Part-time shifts available
  • Shift: Monday – Friday

Job Summary

Are you a compassionate and detail-oriented professional looking to make a meaningful impact in behavioral health care? Join our team at Centerstone as a Behavioral Health Technician I!

In this role, you’ll provide direct and supportive care to clients/patients in residential and withdrawal management settings. You’ll help monitor health indicators, facilitate structured activities, respond to crises, and support medication administration—all while fostering a safe, therapeutic environment.

  • Join us in making a difference in the lives of individuals who seek our services!
  • (Full-time) Position Perks & Benefits:
  • 29 Days of PTO
  • Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment (eligibility requirements apply)
  • Comprehensive Employee Benefits Package – health, dental, vision, retirement, life & more
  • Competitive 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employees
  • Company-paid basic life insurance
  • Emergency Medical Leave Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent care
  • Health & Wellness Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employee Discount Program

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide general oversight and support to clients/patients in daily activities.
  • Monitor vital signs and respond to health emergencies, escalating situations as necessary.
  • Document and maintain accurate records for medications, behaviors, and treatment progress.
  • Facilitate client/patient transport as needed and adhere to medication policies.
  • Educate and encourage clients to participate in program expectations in a trauma-informed manner.
  • Collaborate actively with the treatment team to identify client strengths and needs.
  • Assist with admission, orientation processes, and report any behavior concerns promptly.
  • Conduct drug testing and maintain communication with the treatment team.
  • Prepare and facilitate group rehabilitative support and education as scheduled.
  • Ensure a safe and clean environment while following organization policies and procedures.

Education And/or Experience Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of two (2) years of responsible employment

Additional Qualifications

  • Knowledge of confidentiality laws in behavioral health
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to interpret safety and procedural documents
  • Basic math and keyboarding skills
  • Ability to navigate electronic medical records
  • Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to maintain professional boundaries and rapport with clients

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.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of two years of responsible employment experience. Candidates must possess strong communication skills, the ability to navigate electronic medical records, and knowledge of behavioral health confidentiality laws.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Crisis responseVital signs monitoringDocumentationTrauma-informed careGroup facilitation

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% have no call, 34% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution36 jobs · 23 employers

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 5.4
Better work-life than 70% of Behavioral Health listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,225 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Kirksville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$168k
Typical market rent
$673/mo
Residents’ average commute
13 min
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Brightli

Hospitals and Health Care
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

29 Days of PTO
HRSA Loan Repayment
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Plan
403(b) with up to 5% match
Company-paid basic life insurance