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Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Behavioral Health Technician - Lou Masterman Center

Behavioral Health TechIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$17.38-$19.78/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.

Ask the employer about the work setting and call expectations.

Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

  • Behavioral Health Technician - Lou Masterman Center (LMC)
  • Location: Cape Girardeau, MO
  • Pay: $17.38 - $19.78/hour + shift differentials
  • Pay range for 'Floating BHT' is $18.59 - 20.99/hour.
  • Community Counseling Center offer's shift differentials for BHT staff who work an 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

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED/HSE

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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  • Click HERE to learn more about the MO Class E License
  • Full-Time Shifts Available
  • Thursday and Friday 3pm - 11pm, Saturday and Sunday 7pm -7am
  • Monday - Friday 11pm - 7am
  • Full Time Floating BHT
  • Shifts vary depending on program needs
  • Must be able to work days, evenings, and overnights
  • PRN
  • Typically 1 shift per week, any shift depending on need and your availability
  • About the Lou Masterman Center (LMC)

The Lou Masterman Center is a seven-bed Intensive Residential Treatment Service (IRTS) program serving adults with chronic mental health diagnoses such as anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, and personality disorders. Many clients experience severe behavioral/emotional challenges and require structure, stability, and long-term support.

Your role directly contributes to helping clients build the routines, skills, and confidence needed for more independent living.

Job Duties

Fostering Safety & Calm

Create a stable, trauma-informed environment that helps clients feel safe, supported, and understood.

Building Daily Living Skills

Guide clients in routines like hygiene, cleaning, meal setups, and medication organization-small steps that build confidence.

Teaching & Coaching

Support clients in learning coping skills, emotional regulation, anger management, communication strategies, and stress reduction.

Collaborating with the Clinical Team

Work closely with therapists, nurses, and fellow BHTs to ensure treatment plans stay on track.

Maintaining Safety

Perform room checks, monitor the facility, and stay alert for safety or behavioral concerns.

Providing Transportation

Safely transport clients to appointments, activities, and community resources in our 15 - passenger van.

Supporting Medication Safety

Securely distribute medications, document accurately, and report discrepancies immediately.

Maintaining Professional Documentation

Complete clear, compliant, and timely records that support client care and regulatory requirements.

Why You'll Love Working Here

  • (Benefits may vary depending on hours worked)
  • 24 days of PTO your first year + your birthday off
  • 7 paid holidays
  • Health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options
  • Retirement plan
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
  • Career growth opportunities in mental health & behavioral care
  • Supportive, inclusive culture-your voice matters
  • Proudly serving the 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 employment@cccntr.com to speak with us about your needs.

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Technician fosters a safe, trauma-informed environment while assisting clients with daily living skills and emotional regulation. They also collaborate with the clinical team, maintain accurate documentation, and provide safe transportation for clients.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a High School Diploma, GED, or HSE and hold a valid MO Class E Driver's License. Reliable transportation and the ability to meet motor vehicle record standards are also required.

Key Skills

Behavioral health supportTrauma-informed careMedication administrationCrisis interventionClient transportationDaily living skills coachingSafety monitoringTeam collaboration

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 73% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Behavioral Health by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.4 / 10 · above average in behavioral healthranked against 1,195 Behavioral Health listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$36k–$41kBehavioral Health median $44k (middle half $42k–$47k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$43k in purchasing powerMissouri index 90.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Behavioral Health listings in Missouri60 active1,228 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 73% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 4% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 12% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Behavioral Health listings861 in the last 30 days503 the 30 days before (+71%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Behavioral Health pay trend−1.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,195 Behavioral Health listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Behavioral Health Tech Jobs

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Salary Distribution

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5
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
38%
Sign-on bonus
15%
Loan repayment
8% this job
PSLF eligible
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Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 5.4
Better work-life than 70% of Behavioral Health listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,195 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Community Counseling Center (CCC)

Mental Health Care
Cape Girardeau, MO
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

24 days of PTO your first year + your birthday off
7 paid holidays
Health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options
Retirement plan
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
Career growth opportunities in mental health & behavioral care
Supportive, inclusive culture

Living in Cape Girardeau

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$223k
Typical market rent
$944/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
86.1
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Cape Girardeau, MO-IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.