Behavioral Health Tech - Crisis Intervention | $19-22/hr

High Plains Mental Health Center; Hays (KS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

403(b) Plan

KPERS Retirement Plan

Holiday pay

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

High Plains Mental Health Center in Hays, KS is hiring Behavioral Health Technicians for the Crisis Intervention Center. This full-time, in-person role starts at $19-$22 per hour with shift differentials and a $500 sign-on bonus.

You will provide direct care during crises, support patients with trauma-informed conversations, assist with daily living needs, document progress, and work with clinical teams to ensure safe, compassionate care around the clock.

Qualifications

• Be 21 years of age or older and possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Pass background checks through the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and KDADS.
• Be physically and emotionally capable of working in high-pressure, emergency situations.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen (random screenings may occur).
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and pass MVR checks.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct care and supervision to adults in mental health or substance use crises
• Supporting patients emotionally through trauma-informed conversations, de-escalation, and behavioral coaching
• Helping with daily living needs like meals, hygiene, and group activities while building therapeutic relationships
• Responding to crises using calm, trained intervention techniques that truly make a difference
• Ensuring safety and accountability, including room checks, contraband searches, and regular patient observation
• Documenting behavior and progress to support treatment goals and care planning
• Collaborating with clinical teams and participating in shift-change briefings to provide seamless, consistent care
• Upholding a safe, respectful, and healing environment for every person who walks through our doors

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

High Plains Mental Health Center in Hays, KS is hiring Behavioral Health Technicians for the Crisis Intervention Center. This full-time, in-person role starts at $19-$22 per hour with shift differentials and a $500 sign-on bonus.

You will provide direct care during crises, support patients with trauma-informed conversations, assist with daily living needs, document progress, and work with clinical teams to ensure safe, compassionate care around the clock.