Residential Coordinator Assistant-2
Job Description
Job Title: Residential Coordinator Assistant-2
Location: Farmington, MO
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
Join a compassionate, mission-driven team dedicated to creating safe, therapeutic environments where individuals can focus on recovery and growth. As a Residential Coordinator Assistant-2, you'll play a vital role in supporting clients and the clinical team by modeling positive behavior, ensuring safety, and fostering a structured, supportive community. This role offers meaningful work, opportunities to lead and mentor others, hands-on involvement in client care, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of those we serve.
In this position, you will assist with treatment procedures, supervise and monitor clients, support daily residential operations, and help orient both clients and staff to program expectations. You'll also contribute to training, scheduling support, documentation, and crisis intervention while ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
The Residential Coordinator Assistant-2 position offers…
All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, generous paid time off, and more
Telemedicine - 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits
Employee Assistance Program - 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
Career Advancement & Wage Growth - Grow in your career with great opportunities for upward mobility and added income
Comprehensive Training - Learn and develop skills with our robust on-the-job training
Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement
Key Responsibilities
Supervise and support clients within the residential setting, modeling appropriate behavior and maintaining a safe, therapeutic community
Engage with clients to provide orientation to program expectations, rights, and rules
Collaborate closely with the clinical team to communicate observations related to client progress, behavior, and safety
Assist with crisis intervention and apply verbal de-escalation techniques to help stabilize challenging situations
Document client activities, behaviors, and group participation accurately and timely in accordance with regulatory standards
Support medication processes by adhering to established policies and collaborating with trained Behavioral Health Technicians
Assist with training, mentoring, and supporting Behavioral Health Technicians, including participation in interviews and onboarding
Facilitate staff meetings and contribute to scheduling support and shift coverage as needed
Prepare and assist with group curricula, educational materials, and recreation or education groups
Perform Behavioral Health Technician duties as needed to support program operations
Collect and report information related to unusual incidents in accordance with policy and standards
Complete required trainings within designated timeframes and support compliance with State Regulatory and CARF standards
Education and/or Experience Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Psychiatric Nursing, or a closely related field
OR
High school diploma or GED with at least two (2) years of responsible employment history
One (1) year of supervisory experience preferred
Additional Qualifications
Knowledge of confidentiality laws governing substance use disorder and mental health treatment, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part II
Ability to establish rapport with diverse client populations
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated leadership ability and capacity to multitask and prioritize effectively
Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance
Successful completion of required background, driving, and abuse/neglect checks
Physical Requirements
Ability to perform sedentary work, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally
Frequent repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and writing
Ability to sit for extended periods, with occasional walking or standing
Brightli is on a Mission
Brightli is committed to changing and saving lives by providing compassionate, person-centered care that supports recovery, resilience, and hope. If you're passionate about helping others and want to be part of a collaborative team making a meaningful impact every day, we invite you to apply and grow with us.
Keywords: Residential Coordinator Assistant, Behavioral Health, Residential Treatment, Recovery Services, Client Supervision, Mental Health Support, Substance Use Treatment, Healthcare Jobs, Full-Time Healthcare
Position Perks & Benefits:
Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness
Brightli is on a Mission
A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.