Mental Health and Behavioral Health Technician

Ignitusrecovery; Cherry Hills Village (CO); On-site; USD 26,174 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Ignitus Recovery in Cherry Hills Village, CO is seeking a passionate Behavioral Health Technician to support clients in a residential treatment setting. This full-time role involves monitoring client safety, assisting with recovery processes, and facilitating therapeutic activities. Ideal candidates will have lived recovery experience and professional boundaries. A valid driver’s license is necessary. This position provides an opportunity to contribute to a new behavioral health treatment program focused on long-term healing.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of sustained recovery experience required.
• Ability to document observations and communicate with team members.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor client safety, behavior, and participation.
• Conduct rounds, milieu checks, and accurate documentation.
• Facilitate basic psychoeducational groups as assigned.

Skills

Recovery experience

Professional boundaries

Team collaboration

Trauma-responsive engagement

Education

QMAP certification

Job description

Job Details

Location: Cherry Hills Village, CO

Type: Full-Time, W-2

Schedule: Variable, night and day shifts needed.

Compensation: $19-25 per hour (Hourly rate commensurate with experience. Night shift differential)

Expected Hours: 12-hour shifts, 3 days/week

About the Role

Ignitus Recovery is a growing behavioral health organization providing residential and outpatient treatment for substance use and mental health disorders at Cherry Hills Recovery.

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) plays a critical role in supporting both clients and clinical staff in the daily operation of treatment services. This role promotes safety, provides supervision, supports therapeutic programming, and helps maintain a trauma-informed and gender-responsive treatment environment.

This position is ideal for individuals passionate about recovery who bring compassion, professionalism, and consistency to the client care environment.

Why This Role Is Different

• Work directly with clients in a mission‑driven behavioral health program
• Be part of a collaborative treatment team focused on long‑term healing
• Play a key role in shaping a new behavioral health treatment program from the ground up

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor client safety, behavior, and participation throughout the shift
• Conduct rounds, milieu checks, and accurate documentation
• Support client orientation, schedules, and program expectations
• Assist with crisis prevention and de‑escalation when needed
• Facilitate basic psychoeducational groups as assigned by clinical staff
• Support transportation and external appointments when necessary
• Maintain a clean, safe, and therapeutic treatment environment
• Assist with meal preparation and general facility upkeep
• Support medication administration in accordance with policy and state guidelines
• Communicate client needs, concerns, and observations to clinical and medical staff
• Assist with maintaining structure, accountability, and community expectations within the program

Qualifications

• Lived experience in recovery with 1–2 years of sustained recovery
• QMAP certification or ability to obtain and maintain
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients
• Basic understanding of addiction, recovery, and trauma‑responsive care
• Ability to document observations and communicate clearly with team members
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to pass federal, state, and county background checks
• Trauma‑responsive engagement
• Professional boundaries
• Team collaboration
• Adaptability and emotional stability
• Accountability and integrity

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ignitus Recovery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates with lived recovery experience are encouraged to apply.