--- title: Behavioral Health Technician SEMO description: Community Counseling Center, Cape Girardeau, MO is hiring for the Behavioral Health Technician SEMO role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/behavioral-health-technician-semo-at-community-counseling-center-cape-girardeau-mo-01a158c3-989a-796b-81a2-da6b347b121d date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Community Counseling Center, Cape Girardeau, MO as Behavioral Health Technician SEMO in Cape Girardeau, MO. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/vrp49g.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Community Counseling Center, Cape Girardeau, MO | | **Location** | Cape Girardeau, MO | | **Salary** | $17.38/hr - $19.78/hr | | **Posted** | Oct 19, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Community Counseling Center, Cape Girardeau, MO. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Community Counseling Center, Cape Girardeau, MO. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $39,000 – $43,000 a year (median $39,000). ## Description ## **Behavioral Health Technician** --- **Location:** Cape Girardeau, MO **Adult Behavioral Health Tech Pay:** $17.38 - $19.78/hour + shift differentials **Children's Behavioral Health Tech Pay:** $18.38 - $20.78/hour + shift differentials *Community Counseling Center offer's shift differentials for staff who work an Evening or Overnight shift at its residential facilities.* "*Shift differential of +$0.50/hour for working evening shift; and +$1.00/hour for working overnight shift"*   *Pay range for 'Floating BHT' is $18.59 - 20.99/hour.* **Non-exempt:** - **PRN - As needed, typically 1 shift/week** - **Full Time Work - Evening and Overnight Shifts** - **Full Time - Floater Position (**Must be able to work **days, evenings, and overnights)** - **Part-Time: Day and Evening Shift** - **Evening Shift** - **Overnight Shift** **Minimum Required Qualifications:** - High School Diploma/GED/HSE required. - Preference will be given to those with at least two years' experience in Healthcare or Mental Health field or with an undergraduate degree. - **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. Note: The Class E is just a written required computer test. No Driving Test has to be taken for the Class E. Then you would go to the DMV after the test is taken (passed) and transfer the license over to that Class E. 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This includes assisting clients with skill building, participating in groups and social activities, and intervening in crisis situations when needed. To be successful in this role, you would need to have a high level of communication skills, model behavior to clients, and promote client-centered treatment. --- **Essential Functions** 1. Provide care to clients in a manner that promotes safety, comfort, and a therapeutic environment based on a trauma informed approach. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. Collaborate closely with the treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services. 5. Complete and chart client observations in accordance with agency policy and procedure. 6. Conduct ongoing checks; including personal belongings, room checks, and grounds checks based on agency policy and procedure. 7. Ensure protective oversight of clients, monitor the condition of clients, and follow agency policy and procedure regarding medical emergencies or elopement. 8. Transport clients to and from appointments as needed and appropriate. 9. Intervene in behavioral health crisis situations when needed. (Adult Program) 10. Intervene in behavioral health crises, including seclusion and restraint interventions. (Children's Program) 11. Distribute medications and document such based on agency policy and procedure. Immediately report medication errors based on agency protocol. (Adult Program Only) 12. Document according to clinical policies and procedures, DMH, CARF, and any other federal or state program per agency standards. --- **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. *Benefit eligibility and paid time off are based on employment status and scheduled hours (full-time, part-time, or PRN). Some benefits may be available only to employees who meet minimum-hour requirements.* ### Why You'll Love Working Here We're mission-driven, community-focused, and people-first. **Here's just a glimpse of what you'll enjoy**: - **24 Paid Days Off** in your first year-plus **your birthday off** - **Seven Paid Holidays** - **Health, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance** - **Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)** eligibility - **Company-paid Life and LTD Insurance** - **Growth Opportunities** in mental and behavioral health - **Employee Referral Bonuses** - **And much more!**     --- 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* ** *to speak with us about your needs.* ## Skills - Client-Centered Care - Behavioral Health Technician - Activities Of Daily Living (ADLs) - Care Management - Household Management - Auto Insurance - Hygiene - Laundry Services - Treatment Planning - Anger Management - CARF Accreditation - Behavioral Health - Human Resources - Counseling - Grooming - Communication - Trauma-Informed Care ## Benefits - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Life Insurance - Paid Time Off (Pto) ## Related - [Healthcare & Medicine jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Mental Health & Psychiatry jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/mental-health-and-psychiatry?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Behavioral Health Technician jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/mental-health-and-psychiatry/behavioral-health-technician?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Missouri](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/missouri?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 50086 jobs - [Mental Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/mental-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 26580 jobs - [Cape Girardeau, MO](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/missouri/cape-girardeau?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 744 jobs ## Related pages - [Missouri](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/missouri?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 50086 jobs - [Mental Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/mental-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 26580 jobs - [Cape Girardeau, MO](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/missouri/cape-girardeau?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 744 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)