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Behavioral Health Technician - Lou Masterman Center

Community Counseling Center, Cape Girardeau, MO, Cape Girardeau, MO, United States


Location:

Cape Girardeau, MO

Pay:

$17.38 - $19.78/hour + shift differentials

Shift Differentials

Evening Shift: + $0.50/hour per hour worked on Evenings.

Overnight Shift: + $1.00/hour per hour worked on Overnights.

Behavioral Health Technician – Lou Masterman Center (LMC)
Location:

Cape Girardeau, MO

Pay:

$17.38 - $19.78/hour + shift differentials

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED/HSE

Must hold or obtain (before start) a

MO Class E Driver's License

IL residents may use

Class D

Must meet vehicle insurance, MVR requirements, and have reliable transportation

Full-Time Shifts Available

Day Shift:

Monday-Friday 7:00am - 3:00pm

Weekend Shift

Saturday & Sunday:

7:00 am - 7:00 pm

PRN

Typically

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

About the Lou Masterman Center (LMC)
The Lou Masterman Center is a

seven-bed Intensive Residential Treatment Service (IRTS)

program serving adults with chronic mental health diagnoses such as anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, and personality disorders. Many clients experience severe behavioral/emotional challenges and require structure, stability, and long-term support.

Your role directly contributes to helping clients build the routines, skills, and confidence needed for more independent living.

What You'll Really Be Doing
This isn't a desk job. This is real, hands‑on, meaningful care.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Fostering Safety & Calm

Create a stable, trauma‑informed environment that helps clients feel safe, supported, and understood.

Building Daily Living Skills

Guide clients in routines like hygiene, cleaning, meal setups, and medication organization - small steps that build confidence.

Teaching & Coaching

Support clients in learning coping skills, emotional regulation, anger management, communication strategies, and stress reduction.

Collaborating with the Clinical Team

Work closely with therapists, nurses, and fellow BHTs to ensure treatment plans stay on track.

Maintaining Safety

Perform room checks, monitor the facility, and stay alert for safety or behavioral concerns.

Providing Transportation

Safely transport clients to appointments, activities, and community resources in our 15‑passenger van.

Supporting Medication Safety

Securely distribute medications, document accurately, and report discrepancies immediately.

Maintaining Professional Documentation

Complete clear, compliant, and timely records that support client care and regulatory requirements.

Why You'll Love Working Here

24 days of PTO your first year + your birthday off

7 paid holidays

Health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options

Retirement plan

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer

Career growth opportunities in mental health & behavioral care

Supportive, inclusive culture – your voice matters

Proudly serving the community since 1974

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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