Behavioral Health Tech - Lou Masterman Center

CCC • Cape Girardeau, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED/HSE
• Must hold Valid Driver's License (Class E for Missouri or Class D for IL Residents - Obtain on start date) and current continuous auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to clients in a manner that promotes safety, comfort, and a therapeutic environment based on a trauma informed approach.
• Participate in recreational and social activities with clients.
• Promote and 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.
• 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.
• Collaborate closely with the treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.
• Complete and chart client observations in accordance with agency policy and procedure.
• Conduct ongoing checks; including personal belongings, room checks, and grounds checks based on agency policy and procedure.
• Ensure protective oversight of clients, monitor the condition of clients, and follow agency policy and procedure regarding medical emergencies or elopement.
• Cleaning of the facility and grounds as needed.
• Intervene in behavioral health crisis situations when needed.
• Distribute medications and document based on agency policy and procedure.
• Immediately report medication errors based on agency protocol.
• Responsible for transporting clients in agency and/or personal vehicle as deemed necessary and appropriate to meet program requirements.
• Document according to clinical policies and procedures, DMH, CARF, and any other federal or state program per agency standards.

Benefits

• 24 Paid Days Off Your First Year + get a day off for your birthday!
• Seven Paid Holidays
• Competitive Health, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance
• Company Paid Life and LTD Insurance
• Retirement Auto - Enrollment
• Employee Referral Program
• Much More!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED