Behavioral Health Technician - Diversion Bed Program

1 month ago
Cape Girardeau, Missouri$17.38 - $19.78/hrFull TimeBehavioral Health Technician

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88% below median for Behavioral Health Technician in MO — negotiate

Accepting this costs you $1020k over 3 years

Posted 51 days ago — employer likely flexible on terms

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Community Counseling Center (CCC) as a Behavioral Health Technician – Diversion Bed Program in United States. Behavioral Health Technician - Diversion Bed Program Location: Cape Girardeau, MO Pay: $17.38 - $19.

Key Responsibilities

  • informed approach. Educate clients on daily living activities, self
  • Your Behavioral Health + Wellness Resource
  • county catchment area.

Requirements

  • compliant, but in agreement to take medication as prescribed if admitted; and, Self
  • care is significantly impaired. Your Job as a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) As a BHT you are responsible for the oversight of the clients' safety and mental well
  • centered treatment. Key Responsibilities 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

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $17.38 - $19.78/hr
  • 24 days PTO.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Night or evening shifts may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Community Counseling Center (CCC) in United States.

Key Skills

Client Safety OversightMental Well-being SupportSkill BuildingGroup ParticipationCrisis InterventionCommunication SkillsBehavior ModelingClient-Centered TreatmentTrauma-Informed CareMedication DistributionObservationDocumentationEmergency ResponseFacility MaintenanceAnger ManagementImpulse Control
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Position Insights

Behavioral Health — Physician Career Context

This Behavioral Health position at Community Counseling Center (CCC) is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: $17.38 - $19.78/hr.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $20 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Client Safety Oversight, Mental Well-being Support, Skill Building, Group Participation, Crisis Intervention, Communication Skills, Behavior Modeling, Client-Centered Treatment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for overseeing client safety and mental well-being, assisting clients with skill building, participating in activities, and intervening during crises. Key duties include providing trauma-informed care, educating clients on daily living skills, coordina...

Benefits package: 24 Paid Days Off Your First Year, One day off for your birthday, Seven Paid Holidays, Competitive Health, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance, Company Paid Life and LTD Insurance, Retirement Auto-Enrollment, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Approved Site. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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