Behavioral Health Technician - PISL/Lou Location-Floating

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Where: Lou Masterman Center (LMC) & Psychiatric Individualized Supportive Living (PISL) Residential Centers-Cape Girardeau, MO
Base Pay: $16.59/hour
Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours/week - Flexibility to work across all shift’s times (Day, Evening, and Overnight) between our two Residential Locations.

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 Driver’s License (Class D for IL Residents), and proof of continuous auto insurance. Must also meet CCC’s Moter 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.

The Psychiatric Individualized Supportive Living (PISL) Program

PISL is four-bedroom living arrangement for transitional adults between 18 years up to 26 with a diagnosed severe and persistent mental health illness. The residents must demonstrate willingness, desire, and need to learn and/or improve independent living skills. Individuals may have a variety of presenting problems including a history of mental illness, severe functional disability, (i.e. inability to work, live independently, or maintain adequate social support) and possibly substance use/dependency issues.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide care to clients in a manner that promotes safety, comfort, and a therapeutic environment based on a trauma informed approach.
2. 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. Work closely with our treatment team to provide coordinated care.
5. Complete and chart client observations in accordance with agency policy and procedure.
6. Conducting and ensure protective oversight of clients with monitoring the condition of clients and including ongoing checks with personal belongings, room checks, and grounds checks based on agency policy and procedure with following the procedures for medical emergencies or elopement.
7. Transport clients to and from appointments as needed and appropriate.
8. Intervene in behavioral health crisis situations when needed.
9. Distribute medications and documents based on agency policy and procedure. Immediately report medication errors based on agency protocol.
10. Document according to clinical policies and procedures, DMH, CARF, and any other federal or state program per agency standards.

Join Our Mission at Community Counseling Center

Our Mission

Community Counseling Center’s mission is to provide comprehensive behavioral health and prevention services to every person in need in our five-county region.

Our Vision

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

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Our Core:

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.

Why Choose Us? Your Benefits and Our Commitment:

• 24 Paid Days Off Your First Year, plus a day off to celebrate 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
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Employee Referral Program
• Much More!

*Note: Available benefits may change dependent upon employment status and number of hours worked.

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.