Children's Behavioral Health Technician - Cottonwood Residential - Floating Shift Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and adolescents? Location: Cape Girardeau, MO Full Time: Non-Exempt Shift: Floating - in the Floating Behavioral Health Technician position, your shift time would vary, dependent upon program need. As a floater, you would need to have the flexibility to work across all 3 shift times (Morning/Day, Evening, and Overnight). While typically the shift times are known in advance, situations arise where the staff would need to float at a moments notice to another shift time. Pay Range: $17.59 per hour 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. 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 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Join our team at Community Counseling Center and be part of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). We believe that a diverse workforce fuels innovation and enables us to better serve our diverse client base. We actively seek out applications from individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds. Through inclusive hiring practices, unbiased selection processes, employee resource groups, ongoing training, and transparent progress tracking, 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. Our Benefits
- Note: Available benefits may change dependent upon employment status and number of 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
- Retirement Auto-Enrollment
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Employee Referral Program
- 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, 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 to speak with us about your needs. This position requires potential candidates to complete additional and expanded background screenings through Department of Social Services (DSS). This includes an expanded background screening, in addition to the standard background check facilitated by the Family Care Safety Registry, and Fingerprinting through DSS. Due to the additional background screening requirements, this does increase the timeline to offer by ~ 2 weeks if we move forward with you for this position. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.