Behavioral Health Technician - Diversion Bed Program

Location: Cape Girardeau, MO

Pay: $17.38 - $19.78/hr + shift differentials (eligible $0.50 for evening shifts, $1.00 for overnight shifts)

Shift: 11:00 PM – 9:00 AM, Wednesday – Saturday

• High School Diploma/GED/HSE required.
• Preference given to those with at least two years’ experience in the Healthcare or Mental Health field or with an undergraduate degree.
• Must hold or obtain by start date a MO Class E Driver’s License (Class D for IL residents), proof of continuous auto insurance, and meet CCC’s Motor Vehicle Record standards policy with reliable transportation.

The John A Hudak Treatment Center is a new 24/7 Diversion Bed Program that offers an alternative for individuals at risk of hospitalization, allowing them to stabilize while remaining in the community. The primary goals of the program are to restore individuals in non‑emergency crisis to their previous level of functioning, prevent trauma associated with readmission to an inpatient psychiatric hospital, and enable individuals to resume independent living as soon as possible.

Division beds can also be used to help transition individuals back into the community after hospitalization by providing short‑term supervised support.

• Needs oversight for safety, but not actively suicidal;
• Needs temporary stabilization due to exacerbation of symptoms;
• Needs respite from real or imagined stressors at home or in the community;
• Medication non‑compliant but willing to take medication as prescribed if admitted; and,
• Self‑care is significantly impaired.

As a BHT you are responsible for the oversight of clients’ safety and mental well‑being as well as the physical plant facilities. This includes assisting clients with skill building, participating in groups and social activities, and intervening in crisis situations when needed. Success requires high‑level communication skills, modeling behavior to clients, and promoting client‑centered treatment.

• Client Care: Provide care that promotes safety, comfort, and a therapeutic environment based on a trauma‑informed approach. Educate clients on daily living activities, self‑care, and functional living skills such as anger management, impulse control, and emotional coping.
• Activity Participation: Engage in recreational and social activities with clients to support their treatment plans.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the treatment team to coordinate client care services and ensure comprehensive support.
• Observation and Documentation: Complete and chart client observations, conduct checks of personal belongings, rooms, and grounds, and ensure compliance with agency policies.
• Emergency Response: Monitor client conditions, respond to medical emergencies or elopement, and intervene in behavioral health crises as needed.
• Medication Management: Distribute medications according to agency policies, document administration, and report any medication errors immediately.
• Facility Maintenance: Assist in cleaning the facility and grounds as needed to maintain a safe and welcoming environment.

Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license (ability to obtain a Class E license), and proof of continuous auto insurance.

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 provide a full array of comprehensive behavioral health services within our five‑county catchment area.

To provide and support personal growth, wellness, and improved quality of life through the delivery of comprehensive behavioral health services to individuals and families residing in Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Madison, Perry, and Ste Genevieve counties in Missouri.

To create a diverse and inclusive behavioral healthcare system where individuals and families can readily access mental health and substance use services, feel welcome, accepted, and leave services with hope and…