Behavioral Health Associate at Geisinger Behavioral Health Center Danville, Columbia, MO
Behavioral Health Associate at Geisinger Behavioral Health Center Danville in Columbia, MO. Est. up to $60k. Apply with swipeandhired.
Job Locations
US-MO-Columbia
Job Post Information* : Posted Date
3 hours ago (11/3/2026 2:10 PM)
ID
2026-113933
# of Openings
1
Job Family
Technician-Behavioral
Location : Name
CenterPointe Hospital Columbia
Overview
Mental Health Technician (Evening/Night Shift)
Join our team and make a difference in the lives of patients by providing compassionate, direct care in a behavioral health setting. As a Mental Health Technician, you will help maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment while observing patient behavior, assisting with daily living activities, conducting safety checks, documenting patient information, and leading therapeutic activities that support treatment goals.
We are seeking dependable individuals who are passionate about patient care, safety, and teamwork. Evening and overnight shifts are available.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Behavioral health or direct care experience preferred
- CPR, de-escalation, and restraint certification required (training provided upon hire)
If you are compassionate, reliable, and committed to helping others, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide excellent customer services.
- Ensure the well - being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment .
- Responsibl e for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15 minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with indivi dualized supervision guidelines as needed.
- Document timely , accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient's medical record .
- Assist in providing a safe, secure and comfortable environment for patients, significant others and staff .
- Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors and communicate significant observations to nursing staff.
- May oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens.
- May o btain patient's vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document in patient record.
- Facilitate patient educational-rehabilitative groups which cover a variety of topics including social skills, coping skills, anger management and independent living skills.
- Engage patients in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.
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