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Children's Behavioral Health Tech

Community Counseling Center (CCC)
Cape Girardeau, MO Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 7/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/13/2026

Children's Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Location: Cape Girardeau, MO

Pay Range: $18.38 - $20.78/hour (Depending on experience)

Pay range for 'Floating BHT' is $19.59 - 21.99/hour.

Community Counseling Center offer's shift differentials for non-floating 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 - Rotating of every other weekends:

  • Evening Shift: 2:45pm - 10:45pm
  • Overnight Shift: 10:30pm - 6:30am

Full Time Floating BHT

  • Shifts vary depending on program needs

  • Must be able to work days, evenings, and overnights

Part-Time:

  • Days: 6:15am -2:45pm
  • Evenings: 2:45pm - 10:45pm

PRN

  • Typically 1 shift per week, any shift depending on need and your availability

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.

Your Job as a Behavioral Health Technician

As a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT), you will oversee clients' safety and mental well-being, assist with skill-building, participate in groups and social activities, and intervene in crisis situations. You will also take children to social and recreational activities such as bowling, swimming, and sports.

Essential Functions

  • Provide care that promotes safety, comfort, and a therapeutic environment.
  • Educate clients on daily living activities and self-care management.
  • Teach functional living skills based on individual treatment plans.
  • Collaborate with the treatment team to coordinate client care.
  • Complete and chart client observations.
  • Conduct personal belongings, room, and grounds checks.
  • Ensure protective oversight and monitor clients' conditions.
  • Transport clients to appointments as needed.
  • Intervene in behavioral health crises, including seclusion and restraint interventions.
  • Document according to clinical policies and procedures.
  • Maintain certification in Pro-ACT and CPR/First Aid.

Minimum Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma / GED / HSE Required
    • Preference will be given to those with previous mental health, healthcare, or experience working with youth
  • 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 Motor Vehicle Record standards policy and have reliable transportation.

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.

Why You'll Love Working Here

We're mission-driven, community-focused, and people-first. Here's just a glimpse of what you'll enjoy:

  • 24 Paid Days Off in your first year-plus your birthday off

  • Seven Paid Holidays

  • Health, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance

  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

  • Company-paid Life and LTD Insurance

  • Growth Opportunities in mental and behavioral health

  • Employee Referral Bonuses
  • And 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.

Benefits:

Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off

Salary : $18 - $21

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