Behavioral Health Technician - Floating

Community Counseling Center, Cape Girardeau, MO; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading behavioral health service provider in Cape Girardeau seeks a Behavioral Health Technician to ensure client safety and well-being. This role involves assisting clients with skill-building and crisis intervention in a supportive environment. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a client-centered approach. The position offers flexibility across shifts and comprehensive benefits, including paid time off and health insurance.

Benefits

24 paid days off in the first year

Seven paid holidays

Health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance

Company-paid life and LTD insurance

Retirement auto-enrollment

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Employee referral program

Qualifications

• Preference for candidates with at least two years' experience in Healthcare or Mental Health.
• Must hold or obtain MO Class E Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, trauma-informed care to clients.
• Educate clients on daily living and self-care tasks.
• Monitor clients and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Communication

Crisis Intervention

Client-Centered Approach

Education

High School Diploma/GED/HSE

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Behavioral Health Technician - Ridgeway - Floating Shift - No Experience Needed!

Location: Cape Girardeau, MO

Base Pay: $17.59/hour

Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours/week - Flexibility across all shifts (Day, Evening, Overnight)

Non-exempt: Full Time - 40 hours/week

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

Click HERE to learn more about the MO Class E License

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED/HSE required.
• Preference for candidates with at least two years' experience in Healthcare or Mental Health 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 auto insurance. Must meet CCC's Motor Vehicle Record standards and have reliable transportation.

Note: The Class E is a written computer test; no driving test is required. After passing, you transfer the license at the DMV.

The Ridgeway Program:

An all-female, ten-bed IRTS providing support for individuals with chronic mental health diagnoses involving severe behavioral issues. Due to the population, only female employees are eligible to work here.

Your Job as a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT):

Responsible for client safety, mental well-being, and facility oversight. Includes assisting with skill-building, group participation, crisis intervention, and modeling positive behavior. Strong communication skills and client-centered approach required.

Essential Functions:

• Provide safe, trauma-informed care to clients.
• Educate clients on daily living and self-care tasks.
• Teach skills like anger management, impulse control, social skills, and emotional coping.
• Coordinate with treatment team.
• Chart observations and conduct checks.
• Monitor clients and respond to emergencies.
• Transport clients as needed.
• Intervene in crises.
• Distribute and document medications.
• Follow policies for documentation and safety.

The Agency:

Community Counseling Center has served since 1974, providing comprehensive behavioral health services across five counties in Missouri. Our mission is to promote growth, wellness, and quality of life through dedicated services. We value diversity and inclusivity, actively seeking applicants from all backgrounds.

Benefits include:

• 24 paid days off in the first year + a day off for your birthday
• Seven paid holidays
• Health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• Company-paid life and LTD insurance
• Retirement auto-enrollment
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Employee referral program
• And more!

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider requests for reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.