Behavioral Health Technician Jobs in St. Louis, MO
Behavioral Health Technician jobs in St. Louis are concentrated across residential treatment centers in Midtown, inpatient psychiatric units in the Central West End, and community mental health programs in North County, with strong hiring from BJC HealthCare, Burrell Behavioral Health, and Optum. Demand runs steady across substance use, crisis intervention, and adolescent behavioral health settings. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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MO-SSM Health 7980 Clayton RDWorker Type:
RegularJob Summary:
Conducts interviews and behavioral health assessments for potential admissions including telehealth assessments.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides admissions and intake services to patients and potential patients.
- Responds to telephone inquiries from persons seeking mental health care or information about mental health-related services.
- Facilitates admission of in-patients and out-patients based on physician orders. Coordinates transportation to another facility and/or referral to a lower level of care as indicated.
- Documents calls and related admission information. May staff crisis hotline as needed.
- Reviews all paperwork accompanying patients to ensure adherence to hospital and regulatory policies.
- Performs insurance verification and prior-authorization based on payor requirements.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- Master's degree in Behavioral Health or related field
EXPERIENCE
- No experience required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
- Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
- Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Rare climbing.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location: Illinois
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
- Or
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
- Or
- Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
State of Work Location: Missouri
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
- Or
- Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
- Or
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Missouri Division of Professional
State of Work Location: Oklahoma
- Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) - Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors
- Or
- Licensed Behavioral Practitioner (LBP) - Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Health
- Or
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers
- Or
- Licensed Counselors and Drug Counselor - Mental Health (LADC-MH) - Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors
- Or
- Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) - Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Health
- Or
- Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW) - Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers
- Or
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Health
State of Work Location: Wisconsin
- Professional Counselor Training License (LPC-IT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
- Or
- Advanced Practice Social Worker (APSW) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
- Or
- Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
- Or
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
- Or
- Marriage and Family Therapist Training License (MFT-TL) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
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8052000130 Beh. Med. Central IntakeScheduled Weekly Hours:
36Benefits:
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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Who's Hiring
- BJC HealthCare37

- Burrell Behavioral Health18

- Optum9

- SSM Health9

- Catholic Charities of St. Louis9

Behavioral Health Technician Jobs in St. Louis: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a behavioral health technician job in St. Louis?
Focus your search on St. Louis's dense cluster of inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential substance use facilities, and community mental health centers, particularly those in the Central West End, Midtown, and North County. Employers here respond well to candidates with CPR certification, crisis intervention training such as CPI or MANDT, and any direct care experience from group homes or crisis stabilization units. Highlighting familiarity with electronic health records used locally also gives you an edge.
Which companies hire behavioral health technicians in St. Louis?
Employers hiring behavioral health technicians in St. Louis right now include BJC HealthCare, Burrell Behavioral Health, and Optum, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. St. Louis's hiring mix is broad, drawing from large health systems, freestanding psychiatric hospitals, and nonprofit community mental health organizations spread across the metro.
Are there remote behavioral health technician jobs in St. Louis?
Remote work is uncommon for behavioral health technicians because the role is fundamentally hands-on, involving direct client observation, crisis support, and on-site documentation. About 24% of behavioral health technician openings tied to St. Louis are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to involve telehealth support, remote case coordination, or administrative behavioral health functions rather than direct floor-level care.
How can I get a behavioral health technician job in St. Louis with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in St. Louis is applying to residential group homes and crisis stabilization units, which routinely hire candidates without prior clinical experience if they hold a high school diploma and pass a background check. St. Louis nonprofit providers and state-contracted residential programs often promote from support staff and direct care aide roles. Completing a free CPI or MANDT crisis training course before applying noticeably strengthens your application with local hiring managers.
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