Behavioral Health Technician

Community Counseling Center Inc; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 Paid Days Off

7 Paid Holidays

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

PSLF eligibility

Company‑paid Life and LTD

Growth opportunities in mental health

Employee Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Community Counseling Center Inc in Cape Girardeau, MO is hiring a Behavioral Health Technician. The role supports client safety, daily living activities, and crisis intervention across adult and pediatric programs. Responsibilities include documentation, transport, and collaboration with the treatment team.

We offer shift differentials for evening and overnight shifts, plus comprehensive benefits. Hiring is non‑discriminatory and welcomes qualified applicants; drivers licenses and insurance are

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Preference for 2+ years in healthcare or mental health or an undergraduate degree.
• Must possess MO Class E Driver's License and valid auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure client safety and well‑being, and assist with daily living activities.
• Assist with groups and activities and intervene in crises when needed.
• Document observations and report medication administration according to policy.
• Transport clients to appointments as required.
• Maintain secure, therapeutic environment following trauma‑informed practices.

Skills

High school diploma

Strong communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED/HSE

MO Class E Driver's License

Job description

Behavioral Health Technician

Location: Cape Girardeau, MO

Adult Behavioral Health Tech Pay: $17.38 - $19.78/hour + shift differentials

Children's Behavioral Health Tech Pay: $18.38 - $20.78/hour + shift differentials

Community Counseling Center offer's shift differentials for staff who work an Evening or Overnight shift at its residential facilities.

+Shift differential of +$0.50/hour for working evening shift; and +$1.00/hour for working overnight shift

Pay range for 'Floating BHT' is $18.59 - 20.99/hour.

Non-exempt:

• PRN - As needed, typically 1 shift/week
• Full Time Work - Evening and Overnight Shifts
• Full Time - Floater Position (Must be able to work days, evenings, and overnights)
• Part-Time: Day and Evening Shift
• Evening Shift
• Overnight Shift

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED/HSE required.
• Preference will be given to those with at least two years' experience in Healthcare or Mental Health field or with an undergraduate degree.
• Must hold or obtain by start date, MO Class E Driver's License (Class D for IL Residents), and proof of continuous auto insurance. Must also meet CCC's Motor Vehicle Record standards policy and have reliable transportation.

Note: The Class E is just a written required computer test. No Driving Test has to be taken for the Class E. Then you would go to the DMV after the test is taken (passed) and transfer the license over to that Class E.

https://dor.mo.gov/pdf/dlguide.pdf#page=11

Click HERE to learn more about the MO Class E License

Your Job as a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)*

As a BHT you are responsible for the oversight of the clients' safety and mental well-being as well as the physical plant facilities. This includes assisting clients with skill building, participating in groups and social activities, and intervening in crisis situations when needed. To be successful in this role, you would need to have a high level of communication skills, model behavior to clients, and promote client-centered treatment.

Essential Functions

1. Provide care to clients in a manner that promotes safety, comfort, and a therapeutic environment based on a trauma informed approach.
2. Promote and educate clients regarding activities of daily living including household management (i.e., attending to bedroom, laundry, etc.) and self-care management (i.e., hygiene, grooming, medication, etc.) tasks and responsibilities.
3. Teach functional living skills such as anger management techniques, impulse control, social/communication skills, relaxation skills, emotional coping skills, etc. based on the client's individual treatment plan.
4. Collaborate closely with the treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.
5. Complete and chart client observations in accordance with agency policy and procedure.
6. Conduct ongoing checks; including personal belongings, room checks, and grounds checks based on agency policy and procedure.
7. Ensure protective oversight of clients, monitor the condition of clients, and follow agency policy and procedure regarding medical emergencies or elopement.
8. Transport clients to and from appointments as needed and appropriate.
9. Intervene in behavioral health crisis situations when needed. (Adult Program)
10. Intervene in behavioral health crises, including seclusion and restraint interventions. (Children's Program)
11. Distribute medications and document such based on agency policy and procedure. Immediately report medication errors based on agency protocol. (Adult Program Only)
12. Document according to clinical policies and procedures, DMH, CARF, and any other federal or state program per agency standards.

The Agency
Community Counseling Center (CCC) - Your Behavioral Health + Wellness Resource - is a behavioral health organization that has been serving the public since 1974. We are an administrative agent for the Missouri Department of Mental Health, and we are entrusted to provide a full array of comprehensive behavioral health services within our five county catchment area.

Benefit eligibility and paid time off are based on employment status and scheduled hours (full-time, part-time, or PRN). Some benefits may be available only to employees who meet minimum-hour requirements.

Why You'll Love Working Here

We're mission‑driven, community‑focused, and people‑first. Here’s just a glimpse of what you’ll enjoy:

• 24 Paid Days Off in your first year‑plus your birthday off
• Seven Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Company‑paid Life and LTD Insurance
• Growth Opportunities in mental and behavioral health
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• And much more!

Community Counseling Center is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

CCC will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, etc., please contact [e-mail] to speak with us about your needs.