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Behavioral Health Technician

Community Counseling Center, Cape Girardeau, MO

Cape Girardeau (MO)

On-site

USD 10,000 - 60,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Behavioral Health Technician to join their dedicated team. This role involves providing direct care and support to individuals facing chronic mental health challenges. You will create a safe, therapeutic environment while teaching essential living skills and assisting with daily activities. The position requires collaboration with a dynamic treatment team to ensure comprehensive care. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and are looking for a fulfilling career in mental health, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Shift differentials for evening and overnight shifts

Flexible scheduling

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

Must hold or obtain MO Class E Driver's License and proof of auto insurance.
Preference for candidates with experience in Healthcare or Mental Health.

Responsibilities

Provide direct care and support for clients with chronic mental health diagnoses.
Teach clients functional living skills and assist with daily living activities.
Collaborate with the treatment team to coordinate client care services.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Communication Skills

Functional Living Skills

Medication Distribution

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Undergraduate Degree in Healthcare or Mental Health

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Location: Cape Girardeau, MO

Base Pay: $16.38/hour

Behavioral Health Technician - Lou Masterman Center (LMC) - PRN

Location: Cape Girardeau, MO

Base Pay: $16.38/hour

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"

Non-exempt: PRN - As needed, typically 1 shift/week

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.

The Lou Masterman Center (LMC) Program

LMC is a seven bed Intensive Residential Treatment Service (IRTS) that provides a high level of direct service and supports for individuals living with chronic mental health diagnoses (i.e., anxiety, bi-polar, depression, personality disorders, etc.) that often involve severe behavioral and emotional issues resulting in guardianship. LMC also has three short term diversion beds that serve as an alternative to inpatient hospitalization and/or as a resource that hospitals may use to shorten inpatient stays.

Job Summary:
The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) at Lou Masterman Center (LMC) is responsible for providing direct care and support for individuals living with chronic mental health diagnoses. The BHT promotes safety, comfort, and a therapeutic environment based on a trauma-informed approach. The role includes teaching functional living skills, assisting with daily living activities, participating in groups and social activities, and intervening in crisis situations when needed. The BHT collaborates with the treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide care to clients in a manner that promotes safety, comfort, and a therapeutic environment based on a trauma-informed approach.

- 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.

- Teach functional living skills such as anger management techniques, impulse control, social/communication skills, relaxation skills, emotional coping skills, etc.

- Collaborate closely with the treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.

- Conduct ongoing checks including personal belongings, room checks, and grounds checks based on agency policy and procedure.

- Ensure protective oversight of clients, monitor the condition of clients, and follow agency policy and procedure regarding medical emergencies or elopement.

- Transport clients to and from appointments as needed and appropriate.

- Intervene in behavioral health crisis situations when needed.

- Distribute medications and document such based on agency policy and procedure, Immediately report medication errors based on agency protocol.

- 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.

Our Mission is to provide and support personal growth, wellness, and improved quality of life through the delivery of comprehensive behavioral health services to individuals and families residing in Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Madison, Perry, and Ste Genevieve counties in Missouri.

Our Vision is to create a diverse and inclusive behavioral healthcare system where individuals and families can readily access mental health and substance use services, feel welcome, accepted, and leave services with hope and improved quality of life.

Commitment to Inclusion

We believe that an inclusive workforce fuels innovation and enables us to better serve our diverse customer base. We actively seek out applications from individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, religions, socio-economic backgrounds, etc. Through inclusive hiring practices, unbiased selection processes, and ongoing training, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Join us in building an inclusive environment where every employee can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives to best meet the needs of our clients and communities.

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 employment@cccntr.com to speak with us about your needs."

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