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

Community Counseling Center Inc; California; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading behavioral health organization is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to provide care and support to clients with chronic mental health diagnoses. The role requires flexibility in scheduling and a commitment to promoting client well-being through effective communication and crisis intervention. Join a dedicated team that values inclusion and personal growth, offering competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.

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 (PSLF)

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in Healthcare or Mental Health preferred.
• Must hold or obtain MO Class E Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Provide care promoting safety and comfort.
• Educate clients on daily living activities.
• Intervene in behavioral health crisis situations.

Skills

Communication

Crisis Intervention

Education

High School Diploma/GED/HSE

Undergraduate Degree

Job description

Behavioral Health Technician - Lou Location-Floating

Learn more about Community Counseling Center on our website!

Where: Lou Masterman Center (LMC) Cape Girardeau, MO
Base Pay: $17.59/hour
Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours/week - Floating - in the Floating Behavioral Health Technician position, your shift time would vary, dependent upon program need. As a floater, you would need to have the flexibility to work across all 3 shift times (Morning/Day, Evening, and Overnight). While typically the shift times are known in advance, situations arise where the staff would need to "float" at a moments notice to another shift time.

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 Moter 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.

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:

1. Provide care to clients in a manner that promotes safety, comfort, and a therapeutic environment based on a trauma informed approach.
2. 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. Work closely with our treatment team to provide coordinated care.
5. Complete and chart client observations in accordance with agency policy and procedure.
6. Conducting and ensure protective oversight of clients with monitoring the condition of clients and including ongoing checks with personal belongings, room checks, and grounds checks based on agency policy and procedure with following the procedures for medical emergencies or elopement.
7. Transport clients to and from appointments as needed and appropriate.
8. Intervene in behavioral health crisis situations when needed.
9. Distribute medications and documents based on agency policy and procedure. Immediately report medication errors based on agency protocol.
10. 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.

Our Benefits:
Note: Available benefits may change dependent upon employment status and number of hours worked.

• 24 Paid Days Off Your First Year

  • + get a 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)

• 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 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.