Behavior Health Technician - Saturday 7am - 7pm Denver

Wellpower; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

WellPower in Denver, CO, seeks a Behavioral Health Technician I (BHTI) to provide direct care and therapeutic support in a structured milieu. Responsibilities include 1:1 engagement, crisis de-escalation, vitals, and medication administration within a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in a related field, QMAP, First Aid, CPR, and preferred QBHA certification. This 100% onsite, full-time role offers a competitive salary and potential language differential for

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Crisis intervention

1:1 engagement

Vital signs monitoring

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or related)

QMAP

First Aid

CPR

Behavioral Health Technician Certification or QBHA (preferred)

Tools

QMAP

CPR

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.

• 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.

• $30.12/hr or $62,650/yr
• $1-$2.50/hour Differential for Secondary Language or Spanish/ASL secondary language

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.
• 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; crisissetting experience preferred.
• Certain programs may require a valid Class “S” driver’s license, as defined by Colorado statetransportation 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, andfacility operations.

Shift/Hours: 100% onsite,Full Time Saturday: 7:00am - 7:00pm

TYPICAL PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

Standing, walking, stooping, bending, lifting up to 50 lbs, repetitive hand/finger motions, manualdexterity. Requires fine motor skills required for precise clinical procedures. Requires visual and auditoryacuity to observe patient behavior and respond to alarms and calls. Requires a capacity to handleemotionally charged situations and maintain professional boundaries. Requires critical thinking andproblem-solving skills for diagnosis and treatment planning, and to prioritize multiple tasks and adapt tochanging 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

Credentialing Notification

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a credentialing and verification process. This process may include, but is not limited to:

• Verification of educational credentials and professional certifications
• Minimum of 5 years Employment history review
• Professional license validation (if applicable)

Background check in compliance with applicable laws and regulations

Candidates must provide accurate and complete information throughout the hiring and credentialing process. Any discrepancies, omissions, or inability to verify required credentials may result in the withdrawal of an employment offer or termination of employment. By applying for this position, candidates acknowledge and consent to the credentialing process as required for this role.

We will accept applications on an ongoing basis.

WellPower is committed to fair and equitable hiring with salaries based on relevant factors, such as work experience, education, and certification/licensure (rather than wage history). Toward the principle of equal pay for equal work, we post and hire within defined hiring salary ranges. We ask all applicants to carefully review the hiring salary range for each posted job opportunity, as we will not hire outside the predetermined range.

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.

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