Behavioral Health Technician - PRN

Eating Recovery Center; Denver (CO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading behavioral health provider is seeking Behavioral Health Technicians to deliver patient care in a supportive environment. Responsibilities include assisting patients with daily activities and documenting care, necessitating a High School diploma and experience in direct patient care. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, as part of a team dedicated to mental health treatment.

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

401(K) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• High School Graduate/GED required.
• 1 year of Behavioral Health experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with safe driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient supervision and support in a clinical setting.
• Complete documentation of patient observations and activities.
• Assist with daily living activities and meal support.

Skills

Direct patient care

Milieu management

De-escalation skills

Education

High School Graduate/GED

Associate's Degree

Job description

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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.

As a patient care professional at ERC Pathlight, you will be part of a team delivering hands-on treatment, therapy sessions, and support to our patients across various centers nationwide. The BHT works under the supervision of the Nursing department and is responsible for the direct care of inpatient and residential patients, providing supervision and support.

You will serve patients daily in multiple ways, including:

1. Milieu Management, including maintaining daily program structure by following the program schedule.
2. Completing observation rounds and safety checks as ordered by physicians.
3. Working with patients on de-escalation and implementing coping skills per treatment plan.
4. Providing patient transportation for medical appointments (varies by location and program).
5. Taking patient vital signs, weights, and urine Specific Gravity (varies by location and program).
6. Supporting nursing duties as assigned.
7. Acting as secondary support staff in group therapy (varies by location and program).
8. Assisting with morning routines and Activities of Daily Living while patients are in spa/bathroom.
9. Monitoring meals and bathrooms, including flush checks for patients in the eating disorder program.
10. Documenting patient observations, meals, and individual check-ins during shifts.

BHT I Must Haves:

• High School Graduate/GED (Required)
• Associate's Degree (Preferred)
• Valid driver’s license with a 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)
• 1 year of Behavioral Health experience (Required)
• Valid driver’s license with a 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 high-quality care. We support your growth through ongoing training, continuing education, and internal advancement opportunities.

What we offer

We prioritize the mental wellness of our team members, offering benefits that support your health and well-being. Our packages include competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, generous Paid Time Off, 401(K) with company match, and tuition reimbursement.

The compensation range for the BHT role is $21.47 - $26.50, with increased ranges based on market expectations and experience.

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