Behavioral Health Technician - Lou Masterman Center at Community Counseling Center (CCC)

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionBehavioral Health Technician - Lou Masterman Center (LMC)Location: Cape Girardeau, MOPay: $16.38 - $19.99/hour + shift differentialsPay Range for Floating BHT is $17.59 - 19.99/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 OvernightsMinimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma/GED/HSEMust hold or obtain (before start) a MO Class E Driver's LicenseIL residents may use Class DMust meet vehicle insurance, MVR requirements, and have reliable transportationFull-Time Shifts AvailableEvening/Weekend BlendThursday & Friday: 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm Plus Saturday & Sunday: 7:00 pm - 7:00 amWeekend Shift: Saturday & Sunday: 7:00 am - 7:00 pmPRN PositionsAs needed (typically 1 shift/week)Any shift: day, evening, or overnight, depending on program needs and your availabilityAbout the Lou Masterman Center (LMC)The Lou Masterman Center is a seven-bed Intensive Residential Treatment Service (IRTS) program serving adults with chronic mental health diagnoses such as anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, and personality disorders. Many clients experience severe behavioral/emotional challenges and require structure, stability, and long-term support.Your role directly contributes to helping clients build the routines, skills, and confidence needed for more independent living.What You'll Really Be DoingThis isn't a desk job. This is real, hands-on, meaningful care.Your day might include:Fostering Safety & CalmCreate a stable, trauma-informed environment that helps clients feel safe, supported, and understood.Building Daily Living SkillsGuide clients in routines like hygiene, cleaning, meal setups, and medication organization-small steps that build confidence.Teaching & CoachingSupport clients in learning coping skills, emotional regulation, anger management, communication strategies, and stress reduction.Collaborating with the Clinical TeamWork closely with therapists, nurses, and fellow BHTs to ensure treatment plans stay on track.Maintaining SafetyPerform room checks, monitor the facility, and stay alert for safety or behavioral concerns.Providing TransportationSafely transport clients to appointments, activities, and community resources in our 15 - passenger van.Supporting Medication SafetySecurely distribute medications, document accurately, and report discrepancies immediately.Maintaining Professional DocumentationComplete clear, compliant, and timely records that support client care and regulatory requirements.Why You'll Love Working Here(Benefits may vary depending on hours worked)24 days of PTO your first year + your birthday off7 paid holidaysHealth, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance optionsRetirement planPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employerCareer growth opportunities in mental health & behavioral careSupportive, inclusive culture-your voice mattersProudly serving the community since 1974Community 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 [email protected] to speak with us about your needs.