At least one year of experience as a certified nursing assistant, in social or human services, and/or working with adults with chronic mental illnesses is required.
Must obtain and maintain certification in CPR, First Aid, CPI, and Medication Level I Aide.
Must communicate clearly and compassionately, remain calm when supporting individuals in crisis, maintain empathy and professional boundaries, and be organized with documentation.
Responsibilities
Provide direct, person-centered care to adults with chronic mental health conditions in a supervised residential setting.
Use strength-based strategies to encourage wellness, independence, and recovery across daily living.
Support clients with daily living skills, including 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 document after each shift.
Collaborate with team members to ensure consistent, high-quality care.
Support discharge planning, crisis response, and transitional services as needed.
Desired Qualifications
Experience with vulnerable populations or readiness to gain hands-on behavioral health experience.
Interest in building a long-term career in behavioral health or social services.
Be the steady support someone needs to move forward — join us as aBehavioral Technician Schedule: Sun 9-5, M-Th 8-4p
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.
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
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