Pays $17.38-$19.78/hr — Behavioral Health Tech market median is ~$42k (11 jobs) · Above average in Behavioral Health for work-life (5.4/10, vs 1,081 in this specialty)
Behavioral Health Technician - Lou Masterman Center
About the Role
Behavioral health technician at residential mental health program. Full-time, hourly $17.38-$19.78. Cape Girardeau, MO.
Join Community Counseling Center (CCC) as a Behavioral Health Technician – Residential Mental Health in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $17.38 - $19.78/hr.
- 24 days PTO.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- 7 paid holidays
- Health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options
- Retirement plan
- Career growth opportunities in mental health & behavioral care
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Night or evening shifts may be required.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Community Counseling Center (CCC) in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, United States.
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.
Qualifications
- Education
- High school
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% have no call, 28% require no weekends.
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$39k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $43k in an average-cost state. 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 5.4/10 on work-life balance for Behavioral Health Tech roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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