Behavioral Technician - Full Time

Community Reach Center; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401K with matching

Wellness Program

Health Insurance Reimbursement Alloc

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Internal Opportunities & Free training

Shift differential pay

Bilingual stipend pay

EAP for mental health

Cross-licensure sponsorship

Healthy Work Life Balance

Tuition Reimbursement

Loan Forgiveness options

Job summary

Community Reach Center is seeking a Behavioral Technician - BA to join its AWARE Division, providing behavioral health support in a drop-in center and promoting a safe, therapeutic environment with evidence-based practices.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2+ years of experience with adults diagnosed with serious mental illness. Compensation includes hourly pay with shift differential and a bilingual stipend where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience working with adults with mental illness, especially serious conditions.
• Strong communication, organization, time management and clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitors activities of daily living for clients and provides skills-training and symptom management as needed.
• Documents intervention and program activity and maintains accurate and timely clinical records.
• Responsible for cooking, aiding in house laundry and clean-up of the facility.
• Attends and participates in supervision, team meetings, and in-services education and training opportunities.
• Provides therapeutic crisis intervention and connects to formal services when needed.
• Transports consumers to appointments or outings as needed.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Clinical skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, or related field

Job description

Looking to join a compassionate community dedicated to providing exceptional mental health outcomes? Community Reach Center is that place. We prioritize empowering individuals living with mental health conditions, engaging with partners to make a lasting impact, and caring for our team on a personal level. Our mission is to enhance community health through evidence-based practices and convenient service locations, ensuring the well-being of our consumers and communities.

At Community Reach Center, we offer more than just a job – we provide an experience that nurtures personal and professional growth. Join us and gain the skills to pursue your dreams while finding fulfillment within our team!

At Community Reach Center, we prioritize an exceptional employee experience. We know that it’s imperative to prioritize our employees needs first, so they can be their best selves for the mission we serve. We’re eager to work with passionate, forward-thinking, talented, team members.

The Perks –

We also believe our employees deserve an exceptional compensation and benefits package.

• Competitive compensation
• 401K with matching
• Wellness Program
• Health Insurance Reimbursement Allocation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Internal Opportunities & Free trainings
• Shift differential pay when applicable
• Bilingual stipend pay
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and a balanced lifestyle
• Opportunity for cross-licensure sponsorship if eligible & applicable
• Healthy Work Life Balance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Loan Forgiveness options including National Heath Service Corps, Colorado Health Service Corps and Public Student Loan Forgiveness.

About the Role:

The Behavioral Technician - BA (“Tech”) is an integral member of Community Reach Center’s AWARE (“Division”) Division. The Tech provides behavioral health support services to consumers and logistical support within a drop-in center environment. The Tech provides milieu management services to promote a safe, therapeutic environment utilizing psychiatric rehabilitation and other evidence-based practice models.

Essential Functions:

• Monitors activities of daily living for clients and provides skills-training and symptom management as needed.
• Documents intervention and program activity and maintains accurate and timely clinical records
• Responsible for cooking, aiding in house laundry and clean-up of the facility
• Attends and participates in supervision, team meetings, and in-services education and training opportunities
• Provides therapeutic crisis intervention and connects to formal services when needed.
• Transports consumers to appointments or outings as needed

Qualifications:

• Requires Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, or other related field.
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience working with adults who have mental illness, particularly those individuals diagnosed with a serious and persistent mental illness.
• Communication, organization, time management and clinical skills.
• Ability to work independently in a community-based setting.
• Valid Colorado Driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and keyboard.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
• Light to moderate lifting is required,
• Regular, predictable attendance is required.

Schedule:

M-F and T-Sat schedule 8-5

Pay Information:

Starting Pay Range: $25-$28 per hour + shift differential

Eligible for $250/month Bilingual Stipend

Application Deadline:

Accepting Applications on an ongoing basis

So—what do you think?

If you’ve come this far, we’re eager to meet you. At Community Reach Center, our passion-driven culture demands unwavering commitment to serving our community. Your dedication to our consumers and community is paramount as we strive to make a real impact in the mental health space. We are hopeful this role will provide you with the experience to pursue your aspirations while finding fulfillment that keeps you committed to our team indefinitely.

At Community Reach Center, we value being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to cultivate an environment where individuals can be their authentic selves. Being an Equal Opportunity Employer means every member of our team feels as though they are supported and belong. We value diverse perspectives to help us provide essential mental health outcomes for our consumers & employees.

Community Mental Health applicants are assessed solely on their qualifications for the role, without regard to disability or need for accommodation.