Behavioral Health Tech Jobs in Missouri
Behavioral Health Tech jobs in Missouri are open across Springfield, Jefferson City, and Kirksville and other Missouri metros, with employers like Preferred Family Healthcare, Compass Health Network, and CoxHealth hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Description
The Opportunity: Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City Crittenton Children’s Center in South Kansas City, MO is seeking a Behavioral Health Tech to assist in providing a safe and therapeutic milieu environment in compliance with agency policies and procedures. As a member of our team, you will play a critical role in improving the lives of children, adolescents, and their families.
Shift: Full-time Day Shift, 3 shifts, per week, 7:00am - 7:30pm
The Work:
- Responsible for direct supervision of assigned children during work shift to maintain patient safety in collaboration with the nurses, therapists, and physicians.
- Observes, reports, and records patient behaviors under the supervision of RN.
- Implements the behavioral interventions described in the child’s treatment plan.
- Conducts educational and treatment focused groups with patients as appropriate with training and supervision.
- May be trained as CMT to administer meds to long term residential population.
Crittenton Children's Center is the Kansas City area's premier provider of psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and their families. We offer one of the area's most comprehensive behavioral health care programs. To be successful in this role, you will need to be interested and invested in caring for the emotional health of children. You will need to be caring and compassionate.
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1 - 3 years of related experience, preferably working with at risk youth. (Bachelor’s degree in a related field will substitute for experience)
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- MUST BE 21 YEARS OLD TO APPLY
- Basic Life Support (will train)
Why Saint Luke’s?
We believe in creating a collaborative environment, while looking for innovative ways to improve. We offer competitive salaries and benefits packages to all eligible employees:
- Medical health plans
- Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition reimbursement
- Leave of Absence, PTO, Extended Sick Leave, and various Welfare plans
- Retirement contributions
- Employee Assistance Program
As a leading behavioral health provider for youth in the Kansas City community, Crittenton’s residential and acute inpatient programs have consistently exceeded national and local quality benchmarks over the past five years.
Job Requirements
Applicable Experience:
- Less than 1 year
- Cert First Aid - Various
Job Details
Full Time
Day (United States of America)
The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Luke’s 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke’s means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.
Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Where Missouri roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Behavioral Health Tech Job Market in Missouri
A snapshot from current Missouri openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Preferred Family Healthcare24

- Compass Health Network9

- CoxHealth9

- Lester E. Cox Medical Centers7

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services55
What Missouri Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in behavioral health tech jobs across Missouri.
- High school diploma or GED with at least one year of direct behavioral health or psychiatric care experience
- Current CPR and first aid certification from an accredited provider
- Crisis prevention and de-escalation training such as CPI, MANDT, or Handle With Care
- Ability to complete patient observation, documentation, and safety checks in an electronic health record system
- Clearance through a state criminal background check and child or adult protective services registry
- Basic knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses, treatment plans, and therapeutic milieu principles
Behavioral Health Tech Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How many behavioral health tech jobs are there in Missouri?
There are 58+ behavioral health tech openings in Missouri on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Springfield, Jefferson City, and Kirksville. New positions post regularly as employers across Missouri hire.
How much do behavioral health teches make in Missouri?
Behavioral health teches in Missouri earn a median of about $45,840 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $34,870 for the lowest 10% to over $55,530 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Missouri cities have the most behavioral health tech jobs?
Springfield, Jefferson City, and Kirksville have the most behavioral health tech openings in Missouri right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire behavioral health techs in Missouri?
Employers hiring behavioral health techs in Missouri include Preferred Family Healthcare, Compass Health Network, and CoxHealth, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote behavioral health tech jobs in Missouri?
Yes. About 0% of behavioral health tech openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Missouri metros.
How do I apply for behavioral health tech jobs in Missouri?
You can apply to behavioral health tech jobs in Missouri directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Missouri location, then apply to each one that fits.
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