Job Description:

Job Title: Paramedic

Location: St. Louis, MO

Department: Outpatient

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:
Are you a dedicated Paramedic looking to make a meaningful difference beyond traditional emergency response? This role offers a unique opportunity to provide critical medical services in a Sobering Center setting, where your skills directly support safety, stabilization, and compassionate care for individuals in need. Join a collaborative, mission-driven team committed to dignity, recovery, and whole-person care. If you are clinically skilled, calm under pressure, and motivated by helping others during vulnerable moments, this position may be an excellent fit.

The Paramedic is responsible for providing medical services to clients within the Sobering Center, including monitoring vital signs, assigning Sobering Protocol levels, and responding to medical emergencies. This role works closely with Behavioral Health Technicians and medical staff to ensure a safe environment while supporting ongoing treatment and recovery efforts.

This position offers…
· Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
· Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
· Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
· Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
· Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

Key Responsibilities:
· Provide medical screening and ongoing monitoring of clients to ensure medical needs are met
· Collect vital signs and medical information to determine appropriate level of care for incoming clients
· Assign beds or recliners based on protocol and client condition
· Monitor client progress and condition in accordance with Sobering Center protocols
· Collaborate with Behavioral Health Technicians and Medic I staff to support continuous monitoring and care
· Respond promptly to medical emergencies and alert the treatment team as appropriate
· Document client activities, behaviors, and progress relevant to treatment and safety
· Communicate vital treatment and medical information to associates and treatment team members
· Educate clients on medications and review physician orders that require additional explanation
· Assist with client orientation regarding rights, rules, and expectations
· Participate in treatment team meetings, staffing, and development of client interventions
· Support organizational goals and demonstrate commitment to both short-term and long-term objectives
· Perform other duties as assigned by clinical and program leadership

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
· High School Diploma or equivalent
· Current Missouri Paramedic License
· Minimum of one (1) year experience working in a paramedic role

Additional Qualifications:
· Strong knowledge of mental health and substance use disorder treatment principles as they relate to paramedic services
· Ability to accurately document, transcribe, and store medical information in written or electronic systems
· Effective verbal and written communication skills
· Ability to evaluate services within the assigned program and provide constructive input
· Current driver’s license with acceptable driving record and current auto insurance
· Must attain First Aid and CPR certification within three (3) months of hire and upon renewal
· Behavioral Management training required within thirty (30) days of employment or first available class
· Achievement of required training hours in accordance with applicable state regulations
· Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age to operate a company-owned vehicle
· Must be at least twenty-three (23) years of age to operate a company-owned fifteen (15) passenger van

Physical Requirements:
Sedentary work involving exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible force frequently to lift, carry, push, or pull objects. Requires repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and writing during the work shift. This role involves sitting most of the time, with occasional walking or standing for brief periods.

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.

Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.