Children's Behavioral Health Tech Team Lead

Community Counseling Center, Cape Girardeau, MO; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 Paid Days Off Your First Year + get

Seven Paid Holidays

Competitive Health, Dental, Vision, &

Company Paid Life and LTD Insurance

Employee Referral Program

Much More!

Job summary

Community Counseling Center in Cape Girardeau, MO is seeking a dedicated staff member for an evening shift from 2:15pm to 10:45pm in a 16-bed residential program for youth 7-18. Responsibilities include supervising Behavioral Health Technicians, promoting safety, trauma-informed care, teaching daily living and coping skills, and coordinating client care with the treatment team.

We offer competitive benefits, paid time off, holidays, health/dental/vision insurance, life/LTD, and an employee

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED/HSE required.
• Valid driver's license (Class E MO or Class D IL) and current auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and direction to assigned Behavioral Health Technicians.
• Act as a liaison between Behavioral Health Technicians and BHT Manager.
• 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 and self-care tasks.
• Teach functional living skills such as anger management, impulse control, social/communication skills, relaxation and coping skills.
• Collaborate with the treatment team to coordinate client care services.
• Complete and chart client observations according to policy.
• Conduct checks of personal belongings, rooms, and grounds as required.
• Ensure protective oversight and monitor patient condition following policy in emergencies.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Communication

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma/GED/HSE

Job description

Evening Shift: 2:15pm - 10:45pm, Must be flexible with any day during week including every other weekends off.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED/HSE
• Must hold Valid Driver's License (Class E for Missouri or Class D for IL Residents - Obtain on start date) and current continuous auto insurance.

The Program:

Cottonwood is a 16 Bed Residential Treatment Facility serving children and adolescent patients. The program is intended for youth 7 - 18 years of age. The program offers an intensive residential treatment milieu and serves an alternative to hospitalization.

Job Duties:

• Provide support and direction to assigned Behavioral Health Technicians.
• Act as a liaison between Behavioral Health Technicians and BHT Manager.
• 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. based on the client's individual treatment plan.
• Collaborate closely with the treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.
• Complete and chart client observations in accordance with agency policy and procedure.
• 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, which may include use of seclusion and/or restrain interventions to prevent self-harm or harm to others.
• Document according to clinical policies and procedures, DMH, CARF, and any other federal or state program per agency standards.
• Based on need, provide seclusion and/or restraint interventions in accordance with Pro-Act guidelines and agency policy and procedure.
• Maintain certification in Pro-ACT and CPR/First Aid.
• Responsible for transporting clients in agency and/or personal vehicle as deemed necessary and appropriate to meet program requirements.

Note: Benefits may vary depending on 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
• Employee Referral Program
• Much More!

Community Counseling Center (CCC) 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 characteristics protected by law.

CCC will consider requests for reasonable accommodation 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.