Behavioral Health Technician - Full-Time Evening Shift

Davita Inc.; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health care is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Technician to join their team. This role involves managing patient environments, facilitating group therapy, and ensuring safety and cleanliness. With a strong focus on career development and a supportive work environment, this position offers competitive compensation, generous benefits, and opportunities for advancement. If you are passionate about making a difference in mental health care, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow and thrive in a rewarding field.

Benefits

Tuition and Educational Reimbursement Program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans

401(k) with company match

Discounts on insurance

BHT Career Ladder Program

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in human services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides supervision for assigned patients.
• Facilitates psycho-educational groups.
• Documents observations of patient behavior.

Skills

Patient supervision

Group therapy facilitation

Documentation of patient behavior

Basic housekeeping tasks

Safety management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in human services

Education in nursing, psychology, or related fields

Job description

Responsibilities

$4,000 Sign-on bonus with commitment!

Highlands Behavioral Health System is an 86-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in Littleton, CO. Highlands features individual units for adolescents, adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. If you have a passion for mental health care, please explore employment options with us!

Website: Highlands Behavioral Health System (uhsinc.com)

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) manages the immediate milieu of patients, facilitates group therapy, aids with activities of daily living, and assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment, under the supervision of the Charge Nurse.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Consistently provides supervision for assigned patients.
• Facilitates psycho-educational groups.
• Documents observations of patient behavior clearly.
• Performs basic housekeeping tasks to maintain patient living areas.
• Ensures patient safety at all times.

Benefit Highlights:

• Tuition and Educational Reimbursement Program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive compensation & generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Discounts on pet, automotive, and homeowners insurance
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinance Program
• More information on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Shift Hours:

8-hour shifts (3pm - 11:30am)

Shift Differential Pay:

Weekdays (3pm - 11pm): $3.25, weekdays (11pm - 7am): $5.00; weekends (7am - 3pm): $2.00, weekends (3pm - 11pm): $5.00, weekends (11pm - 7am): $7.00.

Retention Bonus:

This position is eligible for our retention bonus program (eligible after completing the sign-on bonus); current retention bonus for BHTs is $4,000.

Advancement Opportunities & Incentives:

BHT Career Ladder Program: A new BHT must be employed for 6 months before being introduced to the program. Advancement in title and pay is possible by following the program's process.

$1 added to base pay if bilingual (must pass a language assessment; assessment available after 30 days).

Questions or concerns?

Contact the Human Resources department at [e-mail].

Screening begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in human services preferred.
• Two or more years of education in nursing, psychology, social services, medicine, or related fields, or completion of EMT, CNA, Medical Assistant, Security Training, or similar program preferred.
• At least one year relevant experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license in applicable state required.