Behavioral Technician - PRN

Community Reach Center; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 34,440 - 38,572; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Tuition Reimbursement

Loan Forgiveness options

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Colorado is seeking a Behavioral Technician - PRN to join their Residential Services Division. This role is essential in providing milieu management and therapeutic crisis intervention. Candidates should ideally hold a bachelor's degree in human services and have experience working with adults with serious mental illness. The position comes with competitive compensation of $25.00 - $28.00 per hour, plus a $250/month bilingual stipend for eligible personnel.

Qualifications

• Preferred bachelor's degree in human services or related field; high school degree required.
• 6+ months of experience with adults who have serious mental illness preferred.
• 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.
• Documents interventions and maintains accurate clinical records.
• Provides medication administration as directed.
• Coordinates care with consumers and families.
• Provides therapeutic crisis intervention and emergency services.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Time management

Clinical skills

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field

High school degree

Tools

Driver's license

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 –

• 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 Health Service Corps, Colorado Health Service Corps and Public Student Loan Forgiveness.

About the Role:

The Behavioral Technician - PRN (“Technician”) is an integral member of Community Reach Center’s Residential Services Division. The Clinician 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 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.
• Completes admission check‑ins to units, provides regular safety checks on units, and monitors clients regularly.
• Maintains confidentiality of consumer record.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Preferred bachelor’s degree in human services or related field; high school degree required.
• 6+ months of experience working with adults who have mental illness, particularly those diagnosed with a serious and persistent mental illness preferred but not required.
• Communication, organization, time management, and clinical skills.
• Valid Colorado Driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred, but not required.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and keyboard.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision for computer work.
• Light to moderate lifting is required.

Regular, predictable attendance is required.

Pay Information:

$25.00‑$28.00 per hour

Eligible for $250/month Bilingual Stipend.

Overnight and weekend shifts qualify for shift differential in addition to hourly pay.

Application Deadline:

Accepting Applications on an on‑going basis.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.