Behavior Health Technician I

Mentalhealthcenterofdenver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 34,231 - 48,754; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

$3/hour Awake Overnight Differential

$1-$2.50/hour Differential for Secondary Language

Job summary

Mentalhealthcenterofdenver is hiring a Behavioral Health Technician I to provide direct care and therapeutic support to individuals in crisis. You will help maintain a safe environment and manage treatment interactions.

This role requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least one year of experience with mental health patients. The compensation starts at $30.12 per hour, with additional differentials for overnight shifts and language skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience working with individuals with severe mental illness.
• Crisis setting experience preferred.
• Valid Class 'S' driver's license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support individuals, ensuring safety.
• Conduct 1:1 engagement to promote treatment participation.
• Administer medications and document interactions.

Skills

Crisis de-escalation

1:1 patient engagement

Vital signs measurement

Medication administration

Documenting observations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field

QMAP, First Aid, and CPR certification

Behavioral Health Technician Certification or QBHA preferred

Job description

WellPower envisions a community where every person’s mental health is fostered through strength, resilience and hope. We empower people to overcome barriers and achieve lasting well-being through collaborative behavioral health care and comprehensive support.

Our Guiding Principles:

• Person Centered. We honor people’s identities, lived experience and journeys and treat every person with the dignity we all deserve.
• Exceptional Care. We offer compassionate, innovative services that meet people where they are, from immediate support to long‑term recovery.
• Integrity. We operate from a deep foundation of ethical, accountable practices in all we do.
• Organizational Resilience. We meet the moment and adapt to changing contexts with collaborative creativity, agile business processes, and financial stewardship.

Position Summary:

Behavioral Health Technician I (BHTI) provides direct care and therapeutic support. This role ensures a safe, structured environment for individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use crises. Responsibilities include milieu management across the entire first floor, 1:1 engagement, crisis de‑escalation, vitals measurement, medication administration, and safety checks.

Team Specific Information: Team 880 is a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, residential counselors, peer specialists, nurses, medical assistants, psychiatric and primary care nurse practitioners, and administrative staff.

Compensation & Benefits:

• $30.12/hr
• $3/hour Awake Overnight Differential
• $1-$2.50/hour Differential for Secondary Language or Spanish/ASL secondary language
• For complete overview of our robust Benefits: https://wellpower.org/workplace-of-choice/

The posted range represents the full hiring range. Offers will not exceed this range, the majority of candidates are placed near the midpoint based on experience and qualifications.

Job Duties & Functions:

• Supervise and support individuals in care, maintaining safety and program structure.
• Perform safety checks and document observations accurately.
• Conduct 1:1 engagement to encourage treatment participation and emotional regulation.
• Obtain vital signs at required intervals (including every 2 hours).
• Administer medications (QMAP).
• Assist with admissions and discharges, including orientation and documentation.
• Facilitate psychoeducational and skills‑based groups.
• Use verbal de‑escalation strategies during behavioral health emergencies.
• Support daily living needs (meals, cleaning, laundry).
• Coordinate care with treatment team members.
• Facilitate outside breaks and supervise indoor/outdoor activity spaces.
• Document all interactions and interventions in the electronic health record.
• Maintain a trauma informed environment of care
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required (Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or related field).
• QMAP, First Aid, and CPR required.
• Behavioral Health Technician Certification or Qualified Behavioral Health Assistant (QBHA) preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 1 year experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness; crisis setting experience preferred.
• Certain programs may require a valid Class "S" driver's license, as defined by Colorado state transportation regulations.
• Must meet qualifications outlined in 6 CCR 1011-1 Chapter 07, which sets standards for Assisted Living Residences in Colorado, including staffing, resident care, medication administration, and facility operations.

Work Location:

2929 W 10th Ave, Denver

Shift/Hours:

100% onsite, part time, Saturday 7pm-7:30am Awake Overnight

TYPICAL PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

Standing, walking, stooping, bending, lifting up to 50 lbs, repetitive hand/finger motions, manual dexterity. Requires fine motor skills required for precise clinical procedures. Requires visual and auditory acuity to observe patient behavior and respond to alarms and calls. Requires a capacity to handle emotionally charged situations and maintain professional boundaries. Requires critical thinking and problem‑solving skills for diagnosis and treatment planning, and to prioritize multiple tasks and adapt to changing patient needs.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Exposure to infectious diseases, bodily fluids, and chemicals may occur; appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided. Requires regular use of computers and medical equipment. May involve occasional evening or weekend hours depending on patient needs or clinic schedule. Work environment can be fast‑paced and emotionally demanding, requiring adaptability and resilience. Noise level is generally moderate but may vary during peak patient flow. Occasional travel between clinical sites.

WellPower is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, transfer, or promotion opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.