Behavioral Health Tech — Ridgeway (Evening/Overnight)

Community Counseling Center Inc; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Community Counseling Center Inc. is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician for the Ridgeway program in Cape Girardeau, MO. The role supports residents with daily living skills, monitors safety, administers medications under policy, and assists during crises.

Salary ranges from $17.38 to $19.78 per hour plus shift differentials; floating BHTs may earn $18.59 to $20.99/hour. Evening and Overnight shifts offer additional pay; full-time and PRN positions are available based on program need.

Qualifications

• Maintain a safe, trauma-informed environment.
• Support clients with daily living skills (hygiene, meals, medications, etc.).
• Lead or assist with therapeutic and recreational groups.
• Teach emotional regulation, coping skills, and healthy habits.
• Document observations and interventions accurately.
• Perform safety checks (rooms, belongings, and grounds).
• Provide client transportation as needed.
• Assist during behavioral crises and follow emergency protocols.
• Track and distribute medications under agency policies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, trauma-informed environment.
• Support clients with daily living skills (hygiene, meals, medications, etc.).
• Lead or assist with therapeutic and recreational groups.
• Teach emotional regulation, coping skills, and healthy habits.
• Document observations and interventions accurately.
• Perform safety checks (rooms, belongings, and grounds).
• Provide client transportation as needed.
• Assist during behavioral crises and follow emergency protocols.
• Track and distribute medications under agency policies.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Daily living support

Group facilitation

Emotional regulation

Education

High School Diploma/GED/HSE

Job description

Community Counseling Center Inc. is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician for the Ridgeway program in Cape Girardeau, MO. The role supports residents with daily living skills, monitors safety, administers medications under policy, and assists during crises.

Salary ranges from $17.38 to $19.78 per hour plus shift differentials; floating BHTs may earn $18.59 to $20.99/hour. Evening and Overnight shifts offer additional pay; full-time and PRN positions are available based on program need.