What are the responsibilities and job description for the Children's Behavioral Health Tech position at Community Counseling Center (CCC)?
Children's Behavioral Health Technician - Cottonwood Residential - PRN
Location: Cape Girardeau, MO
PRN: Non-Exempt - typically at least 1 weekend shift / week.
Shift: This PRN position. Any available shift, day/evening/overnight, Must be able to work 8 hour shift schedule. Subject to program need and candidate schedule
Base Pay: $16.38 per hour
"Shift differential of $0.50/hour for working evening shift; and $1.00/hour for working overnight shift"
About the Program
Cottonwood is a 16-bed Residential Treatment Facility for children and adolescents aged 7-18 years, offering intensive residential treatment as an alternative to hospitalization.
Summary
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.
- High School Diploma / GED / HSE Required.
- Preference for applicants with previous mental health, healthcare, or youth work experience.
- 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.
- 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.
The Agency
Community Counseling Center (CCC) - Your Behavioral Health Wellness Resource - 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 and support personal growth, wellness, and improved quality of life through the delivery of comprehensive behavioral health services to individuals and families residing in Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Madison, Perry, and Ste Genevieve counties in Missouri.
Our Vision is to create a diverse and inclusive behavioral healthcare system where individuals and families can readily access mental health and substance use services, feel welcome, accepted, and leave services with hope and improved quality of life.
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.
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.
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