Children's Behavioral Health Technician - Day Shift
About The Position
The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) works at Cottonwood, a 16-bed residential treatment facility serving children and adolescents ages 7–18 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The program provides an intensive residential treatment environment as an alternative to hospitalization, with psychiatric, individual and group therapy, recreational, nursing, medical, and family services, as well as on-site educational services in cooperation with Cape Girardeau Public Schools. The BHT supports clients’ safety and mental well-being by helping them build skills, participating in groups and social activities, and intervening in crises when needed. The role may include accompanying children on recreational outings such as bowling, swimming, park visits, and sports. The position involves challenging situations, including de-escalation, while supporting clients in reaching their treatment goals. This is a full-time, non-exempt day-shift position. The stated schedule is 6:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., with alternating Wednesday/Thursday scheduling that includes every other weekend off; flexibility on weekdays may be needed. The listed pay is $16.38 per hour.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or HSE.
- Must hold or obtain by the start date a Missouri Class E driver’s license; Illinois residents must have a Class D license.
- Proof of continuous auto insurance.
- Must meet CCC’s Motor Vehicle Record standards.
- Reliable transportation.
- Must be able to pass CPR/First Aid and ProACT training.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in mental health, healthcare, or working with youth.
Responsibilities
- Provide care that promotes client safety, comfort, and a therapeutic environment using a trauma-informed approach.
- Promote and teach activities of daily living, including household management and self-care tasks such as hygiene, grooming, and medication routines.
- Teach functional living skills based on each client’s treatment plan, including anger management, impulse control, social and communication skills, relaxation, and emotional coping.
- Coordinate client care in collaboration with the treatment team.
- Complete and chart client observations in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Conduct checks of personal belongings, rooms, and grounds as required by agency policy and procedure.
- Provide protective oversight, monitor clients’ condition, and follow agency procedures for medical emergencies or elopement.
- Transport clients to and from appointments as needed and appropriate.
- Intervene in behavioral health crises, including using seclusion or restraint when necessary to prevent harm to clients or others.
- Document in accordance with clinical policies and procedures and applicable DMH, CARF, federal, and state program requirements.
- Provide seclusion and restraint interventions in accordance with Pro-ACT guidelines and agency policy and procedure, as needed.
- Maintain Pro-ACT and CPR/First Aid certifications.
Benefits
- 24 paid days off in the first year, plus a day off for the employee’s birthday.
- Seven paid holidays.
- Health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance.
- Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
- Retirement auto-enrollment.
- LegalShield and IDShield lawyer and identity theft benefit.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
- Employee referral program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
