Behavioral Technician: Mental Health Support & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401K with matching

Wellness program

Health insurance reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Internal trainings

Shift differential pay

Bilingual stipend

EAP program

Cross-licensure sponsorship

Healthy work-life balance

PTO and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness programs

Job summary

Community Reach Center in Colorado is seeking a Behavioral Technician (BHT) to join our Residential Services division. You will help create a safe, therapeutic milieu using evidence-based rehab approaches and collaborate with staff, families, and external providers to ensure ongoing care.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field, 6+ months of relevant experience, and a valid Colorado driver’s license. English with optional Spanish language skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field
• 6+ months of experience with adults who have mental illness
• Familiarity with DSM-5 and diagnostic techniques
• Valid Colorado Driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Bilingual Spanish preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Monitors activities of daily living for clients and provides skills-training as needed
• Documents intervention and program activity and maintains accurate and timely clinical records
• Provides medication administration as directed by Colorado regulations, facility policies and procedures, and physician orders
• Coordinates care with consumer, families, center staff, and/or external facilities to ensure continuation of care
• Attends and participates in supervision, team meetings, and in-services education and training opportunities
• Provides therapeutic crisis intervention and emergency services as required
• Monitors collection of urine drug screens and breathalyzers
• Responsible for cooking, aiding in house laundry and clean-up of the facility
• Transports consumers to appointments as needed
• Complete admission check-ins to units, provide regular safety checks on units, and monitor clients regularly
• Maintains confidentiality of consumer record
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Clinical skills

DSM-5 familiarity

Bilingual Spanish (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field

Job description

Community Reach Center in Colorado is seeking a Behavioral Technician (BHT) to join our Residential Services division. You will help create a safe, therapeutic milieu using evidence-based rehab approaches and collaborate with staff, families, and external providers to ensure ongoing care.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field, 6+ months of relevant experience, and a valid Colorado driver’s license. English with optional Spanish language skills are valued.