Behavioral Health Technician - FT

Serenity For Life; Georgetown (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Serenity for Life in Colorado operates a women’s residential program focused on safety, support, and recovery. The Behavioral Health Technician assists with intake, monitors clients, and works with a clinical team to ensure best practices in a structured living environment.

Responsibilities include rounds, observations, coordinating with medical and clinical staff, coordinating referrals, and ensuring a clean, safe facility. Background checks and screenings are required for employment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Valid Colorado driver's license required.
• BLS & CPR certification required.
• QMAP certification or eligible.
• ServSafe - Food Handler certification or plan to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Assist intake by inventorying belongings and collecting UA/breath samples.
• May assist with vital signs when needed.
• Perform hourly rounds and document client observations.
• Respond to client needs and communicate with clinical team.
• Escort clients to events, appointments, and travel as needed.
• Maintain vehicle safety and report concerns to supervisor.
• Assist with referral and discharge planning.
• Attend required staff meetings and trainings.
• Ensure facility stays clean and safe at all times.
• Provide service coordination and CAT/CAS education if needed.
• Participate in laundry sign-up coordination weekly.
• Conduct room checks for alcohol/drug items.

Skills

Relevant experience

Teamwork

Open communication

Outdoor enthusiasm

Education

Valid Colorado driver's license

BLS & CPR certification

QMAP certification

ServSafe - Food Handler

Job description

Serenity for Life is a women's residential program. We provide a safe, relaxing environment while offering residents the tools and support needed to manage their substance use and co-occurring disorders. The numerous outdoor adventures allow the residents to learn new activities, reduce stress, improve sleep, build self-confidence, and develop long-lasting friendships. We are looking for team members who have a passion for the behavioral health field, enjoy outdoor adventures, and value open communication, teamwork, innovation, and creativity.

Position Summary:

The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for providing a safe, structured, closely supervised living environment. This position works in cooperation with the clinical team in ensuring best practices are in accordance with agency standards.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the intake process by inventorying client belongings and obtaining UA and breath samples


• May assist with vital signs


• Perform rounds at designated time schedules (approximately once per every hour worked) and documents observations of client behavior


• Anticipate and respond to client needs


• Share client observations, concerns, and/or needs with medical/clinical team


• Escort clients to events outside of the agency such as outdoor adventures, appointments, and to/from the airport or another facility


• Abide by "Vehicle Safety Emergency Policy and Procedures," including reporting any vehicle maintenance or concerns to direct supervisor


• Assist with referral and discharge resourcing and planning


• Attend required staff meetings and trainings


• Ensure that the facility is always clean and neat


• Provide service coordination and case management if CAT/CAS


• Provide skill-based education if CAT/CAS


• At the beginning of every week, provide a "Laundry Sign-Up" sheet for clients to add their information if they want to participate.


• Perform common room checks for drug or alcohol related items during idle time (e.g. evenings after clients are asleep).


• Other duties as assigned/required

Qualifications and Preferences:

• One to two years of relevant experience is preferred

Licensure/Certification/Other:

• Valid Colorado driver's License


• Basic Life Support for healthcare providers (BLS & CPR)


• QMAP certified

Certifications to be acquired within 30 to 60 days of employment

• ServSafe - Food Handler certified - to be acquired within 60 days of hire

Schedule:

Nights only available

Serenity is committed to a healthy environment; therefore, we are a non-smoking employer.

As part of our commitment to providing a safe and therapeutic environment for our clients and team members, Serenity for Life requires all final candidates to successfully complete a background check and drug screening prior to employment.

Employment is contingent upon:

• Satisfactory results from a criminal background investigation, which will include state and federal records;


• Verification of credentials and prior employment, where applicable;


• A driving record check for any major or related infractions;


• A negative result on a drug screening test.

We reserve the right to withdraw an offer of employment if the results of the background check, driving record, or drug test are unsatisfactory or if information is withheld or misrepresented during the application process.

By applying for a position with Serenity for Life, you acknowledge and agree to these conditions and consent to the necessary screening processes if selected for further consideration.