Behavioral Health Technician - Lou Masterman Center

Community Counseling Center, Cape Girardeau, MO; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

PSLF eligible

Job summary

Community Counseling Center seeks a Behavioral Health Technician for the Lou Masterman Center in Cape Girardeau, MO. The role supports adults with chronic mental health diagnoses in a seven-bed IRTS program, focusing on safety, daily living skills, coping strategies, and team collaboration.

You will work varied shifts in evenings and overnights, with duties including transportation, medication safety, and thorough documentation to support client care. Training provided; PSLF eligible employer.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; driver’s license and auto insurance proof required.
• License specifics: MO Class E; Class D for IL residents may apply.
• Must meet CCC motor vehicle record standards and have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Create a stable, trauma-informed environment that helps clients feel safe and understood.
• Guide clients in routines like hygiene, meals, and medication organization to build confidence.
• Support clients in learning coping skills, emotional regulation, and stress reduction.
• Collaborate with therapists, nurses, and fellow BHTs to keep treatment plans on track.
• Perform room checks and monitor the facility to ensure safety and security.
• Transport clients in CCC's 15-passenger van to appointments and activities.
• Distribute medications securely, document accurately, and report discrepancies.

Education

High School Diploma/GED/HSE

MO Class E Driver's License (Class D for IL Residents)

Proof of auto insurance

Job description

Location: Cape Girardeau, MO

Pay: $17.38 - $19.78/hour + shift differentials

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

Community Counseling Center offers shift differentials for BHT staff who work an Evening or Overnight shift at its residential facilities. Evening Shift: + $0.50/hour per hour worked on Evenings. Overnight Shift: +$1.00/hour per hour worked on Overnights

Behavioral Health Technician - Lou Masterman Center (LMC)

Location: Cape Girardeau, MO

Pay: $17.38 - $19.78/hour + shift differentials

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

Community Counseling Center offers shift differentials for BHT staff who work an Evening or Overnight shift at its residential facilities. Evening Shift: + $0.50/hour per hour worked on Evenings. Overnight Shift: +$1.00/hour per hour worked on Overnights

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED/HSE
• 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

Full-Time Shifts Available

• Thursday and Friday 3pm - 11pm, Saturday and Sunday 7pm -7am
• Monday - Friday 11pm - 7am

Full Time Floating BHT

• Shifts vary depending on program needs
• Must be able to work days, evenings, and overnights

PRN

• Typically 1 shift per week, any shift depending on need and your availability

About the Lou Masterman Center (LMC)

The Lou Masterman Center is a seven-bed Intensive Residential Treatment Service (IRTS) program serving adults with chronic mental health diagnoses such as anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, and personality disorders. Many clients experience severe behavioral/emotional challenges and require structure, stability, and long-term support.

Your role directly contributes to helping clients build the routines, skills, and confidence needed for more independent living.

Job Duties:

• Fostering Safety & Calm

  Create a stable, trauma-informed environment that helps clients feel safe, supported, and understood.

• Building Daily Living Skills

  Guide clients in routines like hygiene, cleaning, meal setups, and medication organization-small steps that build confidence.

• Teaching & Coaching

  Support clients in learning coping skills, emotional regulation, anger management, communication strategies, and stress reduction.

• Collaborating with the Clinical Team

  Work closely with therapists, nurses, and fellow BHTs to ensure treatment plans stay on track.

• Maintaining Safety

  Perform room checks, monitor the facility, and stay alert for safety or behavioral concerns.

• Providing Transportation

  Safely transport clients to appointments, activities, and community resources in our 15 - passenger van.

• Supporting Medication Safety

  Securely distribute medications, document accurately, and report discrepancies immediately.

• Maintaining Professional Documentation

  Complete clear, compliant, and timely records that support client care and regulatory requirements.

Why You'll Love Working Here

(Benefits may vary depending on hours worked)

• 24 days of PTO your first year + your birthday off
• 7 paid holidays
• Health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plan
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
• Career growth opportunities in mental health & behavioral care
• Supportive, inclusive culture-your voice matters
• Proudly serving the community since 1974

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.