Behavioral Health Technician - Lou Masterman Center
Behavioral Health Technician - Lou Masterman Center
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USD 16 - 18
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Behavioral Health Technician - Lou Masterman Center (LMC) - Overnights
Location: Cape Girardeau MO
Base Pay: $16.38 - 18.78/hour
Full-Time Position: Monday-Friday 11:00pm-7:00am
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 Drivers License (Class D for IL Residents) and proof of continuous auto insurance. Must also meet CCCs Motor Vehicle Record standards policy and have reliable transportation.
The Lou Masterman Center (LMC) Program
LMC is a seven bed Intensive Residential Treatment Service (IRTS) that provides a high level of direct service and supports for individuals living with chronic mental health diagnoses (i.e. anxiety bi-polar depression personality disorders etc.) that often involve severe behavioral and emotional issues resulting in guardianship. LMC also has three short term diversion beds that serve as an alternative to inpatient hospitalization and/or as a resource that hospitals may use to shorten inpatient stays.
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 clients 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.
Minimum Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
Also must have the following:
Reliable transportation valid drivers license ability to obtain a Class E license and proof of continuous auto insurance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous mental healthcare experience
- Bachelors Degree
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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Temp
