Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Ridgeway (PRN)
Location: Cape Girardeau, MO
Base Pay: $15.38/hour + shift differentials
Join Community Counseling Center in making a difference! We�re hiring dedicated Behavioral Health Technicians to provide compassionate care in our Ridgeway Program, a 10-bed all-female facility supporting women with chronic mental health diagnoses.
Why Work With Us?
- Competitive Pay: Base pay starts at $15.38/hour.
- Shift Differentials:
- Evening shift: +$0.50/hour
- Overnight shift: +$1.00/hour
- Flexible PRN Shifts: Typically, 1 shift per week on an as-needed basis.
About the Ridgeway Program
Ridgeway is a trauma-informed, intensive residential treatment program providing essential support to women facing complex mental health challenges (e.g., anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression). As part of our team, you�ll play a crucial role in promoting wellness and safety in a structured, therapeutic environment.
Role Overview: Behavioral Health Technician
As a BHT, you will be a role model and mentor, supporting clients with:
- Safety & Well-being: Ensure a safe, therapeutic environment.
- Life Skills Development: Assist with daily routines, social skills, emotional coping, and wellness strategies.
- Direct Support & Documentation: Observe, document, and collaborate with the treatment team to promote individual client goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Support clients� daily living skills, including self-care and household responsibilities.
- Model positive coping techniques, social skills, and emotional wellness.
- Participate in group activities and engage clients in recreational and therapeutic exercises.
- Conduct regular checks and oversee client safety and facility conditions.
- Administer and document medication per guidelines and report any discrepancies immediately.
Qualifications
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED/HSE) required.
- Experience: Preferred background in Healthcare or Mental Health (minimum two years) or an undergraduate degree.
- Driver�s License: MO Class E Driver�s License (or Class D for IL residents) required before the start date.
- Note: This is a written test only; no driving test is required. More on Class E License requirements.
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.
Our Commitment to You
At Community Counseling Center (CCC), we strive to support your professional growth while promoting personal wellness. We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I), and we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Join us in fostering an inclusive, innovative work environment where everyone is valued and respected.
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 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 [email protected] to speak with us about your needs.