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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Top employerUniversity Health KC
Top credentialBachelor of Science
Companies hiring6

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University Health KC
Operations Coordinator - Behavioral Health - FT (Mon-Fri, 8:00am - 4:30p)
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University Health KC
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Operations Coordinator - Behavioral Health - FT (Mon-Fri, 8:00am - 4:30p)
University Health KC
Kansas City, Missouri
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
Associate's degree
1,001-5,000

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HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Registered Nurse (RN) | Behavioral Health - Contract - Nights
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HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Added 1w ago
Registered Nurse (RN) | Behavioral Health - Contract - Nights
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Kansas City, Missouri
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Research & Academia
$46.5 - $54.75/hr
1,001-5,000

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Saint Luke's
Registered Nurse - Pediatric Behavioral Health
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Saint Luke's
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Registered Nurse - Pediatric Behavioral Health
Saint Luke's
Kansas City, Missouri
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
CPI Certification
10,000+

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Heartland ABA
Behavioral Health Technician: RBT Training Sponsored
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Heartland ABA
Added 2w ago
Behavioral Health Technician: RBT Training Sponsored
Heartland ABA
Kansas City, Missouri
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
$20 - $26/hr
51-200

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Behavioral Health Technician Job Market in Kansas City

Who's Hiring

  • University Health KC
    University Health KC91
  • KC CARE Health Center
    KC CARE Health Center12
  • Saint Luke's
    Saint Luke's6
  • Heartland ABA
    Heartland ABA6
  • Burrell Behavioral Health
    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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