Behavioral Health Technician Overnight

Serenity For Life; Georgetown (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave

Professional Development Assistance

Job summary

Serenity for Life in Georgetown, Colorado, opens a women’s residential program in early 2025. The Behavioral Health Technician provides a safe, structured living environment and works closely with the clinical team to ensure best practices are followed.

Responsibilities include intake assistance, vital signs, rounds, and escorting residents to events, appointments, and other facilities; plus referral/discharge planning and service coordination.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• CAS or CAT (preferred) or in process of obtaining.
• One to two years of relevant experience preferred.
• QMAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe, structured living environment in cooperation with clinical team.
• Assists with intake, vitals, rounds and documentation.
• escorts clients to events, appointments, and other facilities.
• Assists with referral and discharge planning and service coordination.

Skills

Behavioral health assistance

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

CAS or CAT certification (preferred)

Job description

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Serenity for Life is a new women's residential program scheduled to open the first quarter of 2025! It is a voluntary, 10-bed, luxury facility nestled in the mountains of Georgetown, Colorado. The number of beds and extended stay offers staff the ability to work closely with the residents and to make a difference in their lives, the lives of their loved ones, and the communities in which they reside. We utilize evidence-based practices and provide trauma informed care.

We provide a safe, relaxing environment while offering residents the tools and support needed to manage their substance use and co-occurring disorders. The single rooms with stream and mountain views from the balconies and private hot tubs offer a peaceful environment for residents to heal and grow. 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:

• Assists with the intake process by inventorying client belongings and obtaining UA and breath samples
• Assists with vital signs
• Performs rounds at designated time schedules and documents observations of client behavior
• Escorts clients to events outside of the agency such as self-help meetings, outdoor adventures, appointments, and to/from the airport or another facility
• Assists with referral and discharge resourcing and planning
• Provides service coordination and case management if CAS or CAT
• Provides skill-based education if CAS or CAT

Qualifications and Preferences:

• High school diploma required
• CAS or CAT (preferred) or in process of obtaining
• One to two years of relevant experience preferred
• QMAP preferred

Pay:

• $25-$32 hourly
• Shift Differential Offered

Benefits:

• 401K
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Leave
• Professional Development Assistance

Schedule:

Weekday and weekend shifts available

Serenity for Life is a drug- and alcohol-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs, use of marijuana, and abuse of controlled substances in the workplace is not allowed. Involvement in the unlawful use, sale, manufacture, distribution or possession of controlled substances, illicit drugs, or use of alcohol / marijuana in the workplace, or working under the influence of such substances, is not allowed and may result in disciplinary action.