Children's Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Location: Cape Girardeau, MO

Pay Range: $18.38 - $20.78/hour (Depending on experience)

Pay range for 'Floating BHT' is $19.59 - 21.99/hour.

Community Counseling Center offer's shift differentials for non-floating 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

Full-Time - Rotating of every other weekends:

• Evening Shift: 2:45pm - 10:45pm 
• Overnight Shift: 10:30pm - 6:30am 

Full Time Floating BHT

• Shifts vary depending on program needs

• Must be able to work days, evenings, and overnights

Part-Time:

• Days: 6:15am -2:45pm
• Evenings: 2:45pm - 10:45pm

PRN

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

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.

Your Job as a Behavioral Health Technician

As a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT), you will oversee clients' safety and mental well-being, assist with skill-building, participate in groups and social activities, and intervene in crisis situations. You will also take children to social and recreational activities such as bowling, swimming, and sports.

Essential Functions

• Provide care that promotes safety, comfort, and a therapeutic environment.
• Educate clients on daily living activities and self-care management.
• Teach functional living skills based on individual treatment plans.
• Collaborate with the treatment team to coordinate client care.
• Complete and chart client observations.
• Conduct personal belongings, room, and grounds checks.
• Ensure protective oversight and monitor clients' conditions.
• Transport clients to appointments as needed.
• Intervene in behavioral health crises, including seclusion and restraint interventions.
• Document according to clinical policies and procedures.
• Maintain certification in Pro-ACT and CPR/First Aid.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED / HSE Required
  • Preference will be given to those with previous mental health, healthcare, or experience working with youth
• 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.

Also must have the following:
Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, ability to obtain a Class E license, and proof of continuous auto insurance. Must be able to pass CPR/FA training and ProACT training.

Why You'll Love Working Here

We're mission-driven, community-focused, and people-first. Here's just a glimpse of what you'll enjoy:

• 24 Paid Days Off in your first year-plus your birthday off

• Seven Paid Holidays

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

• Company-paid Life and LTD Insurance

• Growth Opportunities in mental and behavioral health

• Employee Referral Bonuses

• And 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