Behavioral Health Technician — Compassionate Patient Care

North Suburban Medical Center; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, vision

Wellbeing support with counseling

Paid time off and disability coverage

401(k) with 100% match on 3–9% of pay

Education and certification support

Job summary

The Behavioral Health Technician at North Suburban Medical Center supports safe and therapeutic care for psychiatric patients. Duties include patient observation rounds, suicide risk monitoring, milieu management, and assisting with behavior modification and daily activities.

The role requires BLS-Healthcare provider certification, CPI certification with recertification every 2 years, and a HS diploma or GED; a bachelor's in SW/psych/counseling is preferred.

Qualifications

• BLS-Healthcare provider certification is required.
• CPI certification with recertification required every 2 years.
• HS diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patient observation rounds and suicide risk monitoring.
• Milieu management and support of behavior modification programs.
• Care for daily activities and patient needs; complete routine vitals.
• Lead/participate in daily patient group sessions.

Skills

BLS-Healthcare provider

CPI certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling preferred

Job description

The Behavioral Health Technician at North Suburban Medical Center supports safe and therapeutic care for psychiatric patients. Duties include patient observation rounds, suicide risk monitoring, milieu management, and assisting with behavior modification and daily activities.

The role requires BLS-Healthcare provider certification, CPI certification with recertification every 2 years, and a HS diploma or GED; a bachelor's in SW/psych/counseling is preferred.