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Community Counseling Center

Behavioral Health Tech - Ridgeway

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What they do

A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.

$34,747 / year median in Missouri

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

Behavioral Health Technician•
Ridgeway Location:
Cape Girardeau, MO Pay:
$17.38•$19.78/hour + shift differentials
Note:
Floating BHT is $18.59•20.99/hour due to flexibility needs. Community Counseling Center offer's shift differentials for 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 Shifts Available Full-Time Monday, Tuesday 4:00pm•12:00am, Saturday/Sunday 7:00am•7:00pm PRN•
Note:
Not a full time position Typically 1 shift per week , any shift depending on need and your availability Minimum Requirements High School Diploma/GED/HSE Must have or obtain a MO Class E Driver's License (no driving test-written test only) Must meet agency motor vehicle standards and have reliable transportation Continuous auto insurance required
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.
https:
//dor.mo.gov/pdf/dlguide.pdf#page=11 Click HERE to learn more about the MO Class E License Why This Role Matters Ridgeway provides high-support care for women living with chronic mental health conditions such as bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, and personality disorders. Your work directly contributes to their stability, growth, and recovery. What You'll Do As a Behavioral Health Technician, you'll be a key part of a supportive team helping adult women in a residential treatment environment: Maintain a safe, trauma-informed environment Support clients with daily living skills (hygiene, meals, medications, etc.) Lead or assist with therapeutic and recreational groups Teach emotional regulation, coping skills, and healthy habits Document observations and interventions accurately Perform safety checks (rooms, belongings, and grounds) Provide client transportation as needed Assist during behavioral crises and follow emergency protocols Track and distribute medications under agency policies Why You'll Love Working at Community Counseling Center Real Impact. Real People. Real Growth. 24 paid days off your first year Paid birthday off 7 paid holidays Health, dental, vision insurance Company-paid life & LTD insurance Retirement plan with auto-enrollment Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Referral bonuses And 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 employment@cccntr.com to speak with us about your needs.