Behavioral Health Technician - Lou Masterman Center

Make a Daily Impact : Behavioral Health Technician at Lou Masterman Center

Location : Cape Girardeau, MO

Pay Range : $16.38 - 19.99 / hour

Pay Range for 'non-floating' BHT is $16.38 - 18.78 / hour; Pay 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 Overnights

Full-Time Positions :

• Day Shift : Monday - Friday 7 : 00am - 3 : 00pm
• Evening Shift : Thursday and Friday 3 : 00 pm - 11 : 00 pm, Saturday / Sunday 7 : 00 pm - 7 : 00 am
• 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.

Other Shift : 24 Hour - shift to Sat / Sun 7a-7p (day)

PRN Positions :

Minimum Required Qualifications :

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.

What You'll Really Be Doing

This is more than a checklist job-this is hands-on, person-to-person care. As a Behavioral Health Technician , you'll play a vital role in helping individuals with complex mental health conditions gain the tools and structure they need to live more independent, empowered lives. Every day is a chance to help someone move forward.

Here's What Your Day Might Look Like :

Foster Safety & Healing : Create a calm, consistent environment rooted in trauma-informed care.

Model Daily Living : Guide clients through real-life routines-cleaning, grooming, managing meds-and encourage autonomy.

Teach & Coach : Support clients as they learn core life skills like anger management, emotional regulation, social communication, and stress reduction-all based on individualized treatment goals.

Collaborate on Care : Work side-by-side with therapists, nurses, and other BHTs to ensure clients stay on track with treatment plans.

Stay Vigilant : Conduct room and grounds checks, monitor for safety risks, and step in when a crisis arises-with calm, professional care.

Provide Transportation : Help clients access appointments and community resources safely and reliably.

Support Medication Safety : Distribute and document medication accurately and report any issues immediately.

Keep It Professional : Complete detailed, timely documentation that meets clinical, state, and federal standards.

Why You'll Love Working Here

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

From time off to career development, we've got you covered. Some of our key benefits include :

Learn more about Community Counseling Center on our website !

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.

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