Behavioral Health Technician - Diversion Bed Program

Community Counseling Center, Cape Girardeau, MO; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Technician for their Diversion Bed Program. This role focuses on providing essential care and support to clients in a therapeutic environment. You will engage in skill-building activities, ensure client safety, and collaborate with a treatment team to promote recovery. The position offers flexible shift options and a supportive work culture, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about mental health care. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in your community, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

24 Paid Days Off Your First Year

Seven Paid Holidays

Competitive Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Company Paid Life and LTD Insurance

Retirement Auto-Enrollment

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• High level of communication skills required for client interaction.
• Experience in healthcare or mental health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care that promotes safety and comfort for clients.
• Engage clients in recreational and social activities.
• Monitor client conditions and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Communication Skills

Crisis Intervention

Client Care

Medication Management

Behavioral Observation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Undergraduate Degree in Healthcare or Mental Health

Tools

Documentation Software

Job description

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Number of Openings: 9

Location: Cape Girardeau, MO

Base Pay: $16.38/hour - This position is eligible for a $0.50 shift differential for any evening shifts worked, and a $1.00 shift differential for any overnight shifts worked.

Full-Time, Non-Exempt Position

Schedule Options:Currently, there are six (6) open positions, and four (4) different shift options. For each shift, there is either a Wednesday - Saturday or Sunday - Wednesday option. This is subject to change as we fill the open positions. When completing the application, you will have the ability to select which shift options work best for you.

• Shift B: 8:00 AM-6:00 PM
• Shift C: 3:00 PM-1:00 AM
• Shift D: 6:00 PM-4:00 AM
• Shift E: 11:00 PM - 9:00 AM

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 John A Hudak Treatment Center is a new 24/7 Diversion Bed Program which offers an alternative for individuals at risk of hospitalization and an opportunity to stabilize while remaining in the community. The primary goals of the program are to restore individuals in non-emergency crisis to their previous level of functioning, prevent trauma associated with readmission to an inpatient psychiatric hospital, and to allow individuals to resume independent living as soon as possible. Division beds can also be used to help transition individuals back into the community after hospitalization by providing short-term supervised support. Common reasons for referrals for an individual include:

• Needs oversight for safety, but not actively suicidal;
• Needs temporary stabilization due to exacerbation of symptoms;
• Needs respite from real or imagined stressors at home or in the community;
• Are medication non-compliant, but in agreement to take medication as prescribed if admitted; and,
• Self-care is significantly impaired.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Care: Provide care that promotes safety, comfort, and a therapeutic environment based on a trauma-informed approach. Educate clients on daily living activities, self-care, and functional living skills such as anger management, impulse control, and emotional coping.
• Activity Participation: Engage in recreational and social activities with clients to support their treatment plans.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the treatment team to coordinate client care services and ensure comprehensive support.
• Observation and Documentation: Complete and chart client observations, conduct checks of personal belongings, rooms, and grounds, and ensure compliance with agency policies.
• Emergency Response: Monitor client conditions, respond to medical emergencies or elopement, and intervene in behavioral health crises as needed.
• Medication Management: Distribute medications according to agency policies, document administration, and report any medication errors immediately.
• Facility Maintenance: Assist in cleaning the facility and grounds as needed to maintain a safe and welcoming environment.

Must have the following:
Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, ability to obtain a Class E license, and proof of continuous auto insurance.

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.

Behavioral Health Technician - John A. Hudak Treatment Center - Diversion Bed Program

Number of Openings: 9

Location: Cape Girardeau, MO

Base Pay: $16.38/hour - This position is eligible for a $0.50 shift differential for any evening shifts worked, and a $1.00 shift differential for any overnight shifts worked.

Full-Time, Non-Exempt Position

Schedule Options:Currently, there are six (6) open positions, and four (4) different shift options. For each shift, there is either a Wednesday - Saturday or Sunday - Wednesday option. This is subject to change as we fill the open positions. When completing the application, you will have the ability to select which shift options work best for you.

• Shift B: 8:00 AM-6:00 PM


• Shift C: 3:00 PM-1:00 AM


• Shift D: 6:00 PM-4:00 AM


• Shift E: 11:00 PM - 9:00 AM

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.

John A. Hudak Treatment Center Overview:

The John A Hudak Treatment Center is a new 24/7 Diversion Bed Program which offers an alternative for individuals at risk of hospitalization and an opportunity to stabilize while remaining in the community. The primary goals of the program are to restore individuals in non-emergency crisis to their previous level of functioning, prevent trauma associated with readmission to an inpatient psychiatric hospital, and to allow individuals to resume independent living as soon as possible. Division beds can also be used to help transition individuals back into the community after hospitalization by providing short-term supervised support. Common reasons for referrals for an individual include:

• Needs oversight for safety, but not actively suicidal;


• Needs temporary stabilization due to exacerbation of symptoms;


• Needs respite from real or imagined stressors at home or in the community;


• Are medication non-compliant, but in agreement to take medication as prescribed if admitted; and,


• Self-care is significantly impaired.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Care: Provide care that promotes safety, comfort, and a therapeutic environment based on a trauma-informed approach. Educate clients on daily living activities, self-care, and functional living skills such as anger management, impulse control, and emotional coping.


• Activity Participation: Engage in recreational and social activities with clients to support their treatment plans.


• Collaboration: Work closely with the treatment team to coordinate client care services and ensure comprehensive support.


• Observation and Documentation: Complete and chart client observations, conduct checks of personal belongings, rooms, and grounds, and ensure compliance with agency policies.


• Emergency Response: Monitor client conditions, respond to medical emergencies or elopement, and intervene in behavioral health crises as needed.


• Medication Management: Distribute medications according to agency policies, document administration, and report any medication errors immediately.


• Facility Maintenance: Assist in cleaning the facility and grounds as needed to maintain a safe and welcoming environment.

Must have the following:
Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, ability to obtain a Class E license, and proof of continuous auto insurance.

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.

Benefits

• 24 Paid Days Off Your First Year (+ one day off for your birthday)


• Seven Paid Holidays


• Competitive Health, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance


• Company Paid Life and LTD Insurance


• Retirement Auto-Enrollment


• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)


• National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Approved Site


• Employee Referral Program


• 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 reasonable accommodation requests 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, perform essential job functions, etc., please contact [e-mail] to discuss your needs.

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