Location: Cape Girardeau, MO
Part Time: Non-Exempt; approx 24hr/week
Shift: PT Days - 6:15a-2:45p. Saturday and Sunday + 1 weekday
Base Pay Rate: $16.38/hour
Community Counseling Center offer's shift differentials for 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
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. Services include psychiatry, individual and group therapy, recreational, nursing and medical services, family therapy and family services. In cooperation with the Cape Girardeau Public Schools, on-site educational services are provided
Your Job as a Behavioral Health Technician*
As a Behavioral Heath Technician (BHT), you would also responsible for the oversight of the clients' safety and mental well-being. This includes assisting clients with skill building, participating in groups and social activities, and intervening in crisis situations when needed. This position also has the opportunity to take the children out to various social and recreational activities such as; bowling, swimming, going to park, playing sports, etc. In this role you would be faced with challenging situations, such as de-escalating clients, however, it is a very rewarding experience in helping them reach their treatment goals.
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 client's 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, which may include use of seclusion and/or restrain interventions to prevent self-harm or harm to others.
Document according to clinical policies and procedures, DMH, CARF, and any other federal or state program per agency standards.
Based on need, provide seclusion and/or restraint interventions in accordance with Pro-Act guidelines and agency policy and procedure.
Maintain certification in Pro-ACT and CPR/First Aid.
Minimum Required Qualifications
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 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.
We believe that an inclusive workforce fuels innovation and enables us to better serve our diverse customer base. We actively seek out applications from individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, religions, socio-economic backgrounds, etc. Through inclusive hiring practices, unbiased selection processes, and ongoing training, 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 to best meet the needs of our clients and communities.
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
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 employment@cccntr.com 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.
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