Behavioral Health Technician Job at Community Counseling Center (CCC), Cape Girardeau, MO

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  • Community Counseling Center (CCC)
  • Cape Girardeau, MO

Job Description

Behavioral Health Technician

Location: Cape Girardeau, MO

Base Pay : $16.38/hour

Community Counseling Center offer's shift differentials for staff who work an Evening or Overnight shift at its residential facilities.
"Shift differential of +$0.50/hour for working evening shift; and +$1.00/hour for working overnight shift"

Non-exempt:

  • PRN - As needed, typically 1 shift/week
  • Full Time Work
  • Part-Time: Day and Evening Shift
  • Evening Shift
  • Overnight Shift

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 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.

Click HERE to learn more about the MO Class E License

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.

Essential Functions

  • 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.

  • Distribute medications and document such based on agency policy and procedure. Immediately report medication errors based on agency protocol.

  • 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.

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 employment@cccntr.com to speak with us about your needs.

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Relief, Immediate start, Shift work, Night shift, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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