Children's Behavioral Health Technician Team Lead

Community Counseling Center (CCC)•Cape Girardeau, MO

20d•$19 - $22

About The Position

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.

Requirements

High School Diploma / GED / HSE Required.
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.

Nice To Haves

Preference for applicants with previous mental health, healthcare, or youth work experience.

Responsibilities

Provide support and direction to assigned Behavioral Health Technicians.
Act as a liaison between Behavioral Health Technicians and Facility Manager.
Provide care to clients in a manner that promotes safety, comfort, and a therapeutic environment based on a trauma informed approach.
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.
Transport clients to and from appointments as needed and appropriate.
Intervene in behavioral health crisis situations, when needed, which may include use of seclusion and/or restrain interventions to prevent self-harm or harm to others.
Document according to clinical policies and procedures, DMH, CARF, and any other federal or state program per agency standards.
Based on need, provide seclusion and/or restraint interventions in accordance with Pro-Act guidelines and agency policy and procedure.
Maintain certification in Pro-ACT and CPR/First Aid.
Responsible for transporting clients in agency and/or personal vehicle as deemed necessary and appropriate to meet program requirements.