Behavioral Health Technician Jobs in Kansas City, MO
Behavioral Health Technician jobs in Kansas City are in strong demand, concentrated in Midtown, the Plaza corridor, and the Northland across residential treatment centers, community mental health organizations, and hospital systems. Employers hiring right now include University Health KC, KC CARE Health Center, and Saint Luke's. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Operations Coordinator - Behavioral Health - FT (Mon-Fri, 8:00am - 4:30p) 101 Truman Medical Center
Job Location
UH Behavioral Health Kansas City, MissouriDepartment
Position Type
Work Schedule
Hours Per Week
Job Description
Viewed as the single point of contact in coordination of all activities related to the administrative operations of the department, which includes responding to requests for services and assistance from staff, patients and other guests. Collect and maintain data, create reports, graphs and charts for data analysis. Maintain a document library as required for information record keeping. Maintain databases, websites, and other information resources. Provide administrative support to staff as assigned by Management. This person is able to work independently on long term assignments.
Minimum Requirements
1. Associates Degree or equivalent in combination of education and experience
2. Two years office management experience.
3. Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills.
4. Professional demeanor and excellent customer relations skills in a stressful environment. Ability to handle issues with tact and confidentiality.
5. Ability to problem solve and handle patient and staff information with tact and confidentiality
6. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize and multi-task.
7. Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Access.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s degree.
2. Three to five years office management and supervisory experience
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Who's Hiring
- University Health KC91

- KC CARE Health Center12

- Saint Luke's6

- Heartland ABA6

- Burrell Behavioral Health6

Behavioral Health Technician Jobs in Kansas City: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a behavioral health technician job in Kansas City?
The strongest hiring in Kansas City comes from community mental health centers, residential treatment facilities, and hospital behavioral health units, with a notable concentration of employers in Midtown and along the State Line Road corridor into Kansas City, Kansas. Candidates who hold a CPI or de-escalation certification, have direct care experience with crisis populations, and can work evening or overnight shifts tend to move to the front of the line in this market.
Which companies hire behavioral health technicians in Kansas City?
Employers hiring behavioral health technicians in Kansas City right now include University Health KC, KC CARE Health Center, and Saint Luke's, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Kansas City's market includes a mix of large regional hospital systems, multi-site community mental health providers, and nonprofit residential treatment organizations that hire technicians on a rolling basis throughout the year.
How can I get a behavioral health technician job in Kansas City with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Kansas City is applying to overnight or weekend direct care positions at residential treatment centers, where turnover creates consistent openings for candidates without a full clinical background. Nonprofit providers in Midtown and South Kansas City frequently hire entry-level technicians and provide on-the-job training. Starting as a psychiatric aide or crisis line support worker at a Kansas City hospital system is another practical move that builds the documented direct care hours most residential programs require.
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