Behavioral Health Technician Jobs in Missouri
Behavioral Health Technician 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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Worker Type:
Regular
Job Highlights:
- Department: Behavioral Health
- Schedule: Full Time, Days
- Location: Jefferson City, MO
Our mission and values put the patient first and helps you to feel valued while respecting teamwork and collaboration. Our Behavioral Health Tech roles are an integral piece in our care team and we see it as a partnership. At SSM Health, we know the healing power of presence begins with compassionate people like you.
Daily Pay:
Get paid daily doing the work you love in a way that fits your life. At SSM Health, we believe you deserve the flexibility to work a schedule that fits your life and to get paid when you need it.
Job Summary:
Provides direct behavioral health patient care by performing a variety of activities for patients.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists patients with performing activities of daily living.
- Provides or assists with providing direct patient care and therapeutic interventions based on patient care assignments from RN.
- Observes and records patient behavior and activities. Reports any changes in condition and suggests modifications to the treatment plan.
- Establishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients.
- Applies knowledge of group dynamics in participating in therapeutic groups and maintaining the milieu.
- Monitors patients to ensure safety, including but not limited to rounding, environmental and safety checks.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
Associate's degree in the behavioral health or a related field, or equivalent years of experience and education
Experience
No experience required
Physical Requirements
- Constant standing and walking.
- Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
- Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry.
- Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
- Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Occasional lifting/moving patients.
- Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
- Occasional driving.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
1200000011 4 East BHM
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
Benefits:
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
- Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
- Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
- Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.
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Find JobsBehavioral Health Technician Jobs by City in Missouri
Where Missouri roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Behavioral Health Technician 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 Services52
What Missouri Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in behavioral health technician jobs across Missouri.
- High school diploma or equivalent with some college-level psychology or human services coursework preferred
- Current CPR and First Aid certification required at time of hire
- Experience implementing behavioral support plans under clinical supervision
- Proficiency with electronic health record documentation systems
- Crisis intervention certification such as CPI, MANDT, or Safety-Care
- Valid driver's license and ability to pass a state background check
Behavioral Health Technician Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How many behavioral health technician jobs are there in Missouri?
There are 54+ behavioral health technician 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 technicians make in Missouri?
Behavioral health technicians 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 technician jobs?
Springfield, Jefferson City, and Kirksville have the most behavioral health technician openings in Missouri right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire behavioral health technicians in Missouri?
Employers hiring behavioral health technicians 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 technician jobs in Missouri?
Yes. About 0% of behavioral health technician 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 technician jobs in Missouri?
You can apply to behavioral health technician 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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