Behavioral Health Tech - Ridgeway

Behavioral Health Technician - Ridgeway

Location:

Cape Girardeau, MO
Pay: $17.38 - $19.78/hour + shift differentials

Behavioral Health Technician shift differentials for Evening or Overnight shift at its residential facilities:

• Evening Shift: +$0.50/hour per hour worked on evenings.
• Overnight Shift: +$1.00/hour per hour worked on overnights.

• High School Diploma / GED / HSE
• Must have or obtain a MO Class E Driver's License (no driving test – written test only)
• Must meet agency motor vehicle standards and have reliable transportation
• Continuous auto insurance required

• Full‑Time:
  Mon‑Fri 1:00pm – 9:00pm
• Floating BHT: shifts vary; must work days, evenings, and overnights; occasionally float with short notice
• PRN: typically 1 shift per week; any shift depending on need and availability

• Maintain a safe, trauma‑informed environment
• Support clients with daily living skills (hygiene, meals, medications, etc.)
• Lead or assist with therapeutic and recreational groups
• Teach emotional regulation, coping skills, and healthy habits
• Document observations and interventions accurately
• Perform safety checks (rooms, belongings, and grounds)
• Provide client transportation as needed
• Assist during behavioral crises and follow emergency protocols
• Track and distribute medications under agency policies

Ridgeway provides high‑support care for women living with chronic mental health conditions such as bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, and personality disorders. Your work directly contributes to their stability, growth, and recovery.

• 24 paid days off your first year
• Paid birthday off
• 7 paid holidays
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Company‑paid life & LTD insurance
• Retirement plan with auto‑enrollment
• Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Referral bonuses
• Supportive, mission‑driven organization serving community since 1974

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.

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