Behavioral Health Technician Full-Time Mids

Eating Recovery Center; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 29,577 - 36,506; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefit plans

401(K) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off

Job summary

A leading behavioral health provider in Denver is seeking a Full-Time Behavioral Health Technician. In this role, you will provide direct care to patients in a supportive environment, ensuring their safety and well-being. Candidates should have a high school diploma, and preferred qualifications include experience in behavioral health and a valid driver’s license. Competitive pay ranges from $21.47 to $26.50 per hour, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate/GED required.
• Valid driver's license with safe driving record required.
• 1 year of Behavioral Health experience required for BHT II.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily program structure by following program schedule.
• Provide patient transportation as needed for medical appointments.
• Act as secondary support staff in group therapy.

Skills

Patient supervision

De-escalation skills

Documentation

Compassionate care

Education

High School Graduate/GED

Bachelor’s degree

Associate's Degree

Tools

Vital sign monitoring equipment

Documentation software

Job description

Who We Are

ERC Pathlight is an innovative, rapidly growing clinical leader in the behavioral health sector. Founded in 2008 by pre‑eminent psychiatrists and psychologists in the eating disorder space, ERC Pathlight now treats over 6,000 patients per year, operates more than 30 facilities in 9 states and delivers tele‑healthcare to patients nationally. We offer the most comprehensive treatment program in the country for patients who struggle with eating disorders, mood and anxiety and trauma‑related disorders.

Shift

Full‑Time Mid Shift – Working with adult eating disorders.

Service to Patients

As a patient care professional at ERC Pathlight, you can expect to be part of the team that delivers hands‑on treatment, therapy sessions and/or support to our patients in one of our many centers around the nation. The BHT works under the supervision of the Nursing department and is responsible for the direct care of inpatient and residential patients by providing patient supervision and support.

Responsibilities

• Milieu Management, including the following:
  • Maintains daily program structure, by following program schedule
  • Complete observation rounds and safety checks as ordered by physician
  • Work with patients on de‑escalation and implementing coping skills per treatment plan
  • Provide patient transportation as needed for medical appointments (may vary by location and program)
  • Take patient vital signs, weights, urine Specific Gravity (may vary by location and program)
  • Other nursing support duties as assigned
  • Act as a secondary support staff in group therapy (may vary by location and program)
  • Assist with morning routine and Activities of Daily Living while patients are in spa/bathroom
  • Meal Support and Bathroom Monitoring, including flush checks for patients in eating disorder program
  • Complete documentation of patient observations, meals and individual check‑ins that occur during shift

BHT I Must Haves

• High School Graduate/GED (Required)
• Associate's Degree (Preferred)
• Valid driver's license with safe driving record (Required)
• Psych Tech or CNA experience Preferred
• 6+ months of direct patient care/milieu experience (preferred)

BHT II Must Haves

• High School Graduate/GED (Required)
• Bachelor’s degree (Preferred)
• 1 year of Behavioral Health experience (Required)
• Valid driver's license with safe driving record (Required)
• Minimum of 1 year of ERC milieu experience (for internal teammates only)

How We Invest In You

Every role at ERC Pathlight is essential to delivering the high‑quality care we promise to our patients. From day one, we’re here to support your role by offering ongoing training and continuing education opportunities, as well as support to achieve internal growth.

Benefits

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefit plans, generous paid time off, 401(K) with company match and tuition reimbursement.

Compensation

The compensation range for the BHT role ranges from $21.47 to $26.50 per hour. Increased ranges are based upon market expectations and are dependent upon candidate experience.

Apply

To apply, please visit our careers page at: https://eatingrecoverycenter.hrmdirect.com/employment/job-openings.php?search=true