Behavioral Health Technician - Ridgeway - Floating

The Ridgeway Program

Ridgeway is a ten bed, all female, 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.

Due to the program's population, and being an all female facility, it is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ) that only female employees are allowed to work within the Ridgeway Program.

Location: Cape Girardeau, MO

Pay Range: $16.59 per hour

Non-exempt: Full Time - 40 hours/week

One Available Opening:

• Floating - in the Floating Behavioral Health Technician position, your shift time would vary, dependent upon program need. As a floater, you would need to have the flexibility to work across all 3 shift times (Morning/Day, Evening, and Overnight). While typically the shift times are known in advance, situations arise where the staff would need to "float" at a moments notice to another shift time.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED/HSE,

Also must have the following:
Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, ability to obtain a Class E license, and proof of continuous auto insurance.

Due to Ridgeway being a female only group home, it is a requirement that only female staff work in this facility. If you are a male candidate, and are interested in working in a Resident Care Facility, please review our other open positions.

Any questions regarding the job posting, or regarding the status of your application, must be sent via email to: employment@cccntr.com

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

1. Provide care to clients in a manner that promotes safety, comfort, and a therapeutic environment based on a trauma informed approach.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Collaborate closely with the treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.

5. Complete and chart client observations in accordance with agency policy and procedure.

6. Conduct ongoing checks; including personal belongings, room checks, and grounds checks based on agency policy and procedure.

7. Ensure protective oversight of clients, monitor the condition of clients, and follow agency policy and procedure regarding medical emergencies or elopement.

8. Transport clients to and from appointments as needed and appropriate.

9. Intervene in behavioral health crisis situations when needed.

10. Distribute medications and document such based on agency policy and procedure. Immediately report medication errors based on agency protocol.

11. Document according to clinical policies and procedures, DMH, CARF, and any other federal or state program per agency standards.

The Agency
Community Counseling Center (CCC) 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 comprehensive behavioral health and prevention services to every person in need in our five county region.

Our Vision is to create a behavioral healthcare system that is capable of upholding, supporting, and maintaining recovery of our clients.

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

• LegalShield and IDShield - Lawyer and Identity Theft Benefit

• 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.