Youth Day Treatment Specialist

Community Counseling Center, Cape Girardeau, MO; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 Paid Days Off Your First Year

Seven Paid Holidays

Competitive Health, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance

Retirement Auto-Enrollment

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

A behavioral health organization is looking for a Youth Day Treatment Specialist in Cape Girardeau, MO. This role involves providing essential interventions to children in a structured Day Treatment setting, aiming to support their integration back into the community and school. Candidates need relevant qualifications in mental health or child work, a passion for helping youth, and specific license requirements. Competitive benefits and supportive work environment provided.

Qualifications

• Two years of college and two years of experience working with mental health or child populations.
• Must hold or obtain a MO Class E Driver's License and proof of continuous auto insurance.
• Experience working with children in a structured setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide interventions to children in the Day Treatment Program.
• Assist children during Day Treatment activities.
• Document feedback on behavior and skills.

Skills

Communication techniques

De-escalation strategies

Behavior management

Coping techniques

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associate's Degree

Job description

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Location: Cape Girardeau, MO
Full Time: Non-Exempt

Monday-Friday, Day Shift

Base Pay: $18.00/hour

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Two years of college and two years of experience working with mental health or child populations; or,
• Associate’s degree and two years of experience working with mental health or child populations; or,
• Bachelor's Degree – open to any degree
• Must hold or obtain by start date a 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 Program

The Youth Day Treatment program provides services to youth in grades 3‑12 who require a step‑down or an alternative to inpatient care or partial hospitalization, or as transitional care following an inpatient or partial hospitalization stay in order to facilitate return to the community or to prevent or minimize the need for more intense or restrictive level of treatment. The Day Treatment Program provides services that are more intensive than outpatient treatment and will serve persons who need a structured, behavioral health setting for daytime activities.

The Job

As a YDT Specialist, you would be responsible for providing interventions to children in the Day Treatment Program for the purpose of helping children remain in the school, community, and in the home. You would be working with the children on teaching skills such as communication, de-escalation, behaviors, coping techniques, and many more. It is important to note that we do see various escalations through this program, however, it is an extremely rewarding experience to see the clients meet their treatment goals, and transition out of the Youth Day Treatment program, and back into the regular school settings.

Essential Functions

• Attend to the needs of, and provide assistance to children during Day Treatment activities and within the community, under the direction of the Day Treatment Manager.
• Give feedback regarding behavior, skills, and peer interactions during Treatment Team Meetings.
• Teach skills and model appropriate pro‑social interactions.
• Provide complete and timely documentation as per policy and procedures.
• Attend to the needs of children through phone calls to parents related to pick‑up times.
• Work with an integrated treatment team, including case managers, psychiatrists, and the school's administrative staff to provide consistent care.

Staff must have proof of continuous auto insurance, must be able to possess a MO Class E license, and successfully complete the required CPR/First Aid and Pro‑ACT Training.

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 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.

Our Benefits

• 24 Paid Days Off Your First Year (+ one day off for your birthday)
• Seven Paid Holidays
• Competitive Health, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance (including 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; 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.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Mental Health Care

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