Compassionate Behavioral Health Technician — Make a Difference

Advanced Recovery Systems, LLC; Palmer Lake (CO); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) match

HSA match

FSA

EAP

Telemedicine

Wellness program

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Legal services

Travel assistance

Job summary

Advanced Recovery Systems, LLC is seeking compassionate Behavioral Health Technicians to support patients in addiction and mental health treatment. You will work with the care team to provide safe, dignity-centered support and help create a recovery-focused environment.

You will engage with patients throughout the day, observe changes, assist with daily activities and coordinate with nursing, clinical, and case-management teams to reinforce individualized treatment goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; coursework or degree in behavioral health preferred.
• 3+ years in behavioral health or related field preferred.
• Direct support experience with patients preferred.
• Current CPR and Standard First Aid certification.
• Valid driving record per policy.
• CBHT, MHTC, or trauma-informed training preferred—or willingness to obtain.
• Strong communication, observation, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to dignity, respect, and empathy for patients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient safety checks, room checks, and shift hand-offs to help maintain a safe and supportive environment
• Support admissions by assisting with belongings searches, documentation, orientation, and welcoming new patients to the facility
• Build positive relationships with patients while supporting meals, groups, recreational activities, and community interactions
• Assist nursing staff with vitals, breathalyzers, urine drug screens, pulse oximetry, and other competency-based procedures
• Observe and communicate changes in patient behavior, mood, or safety concerns to the treatment team
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and use de-escalation and crisis-intervention techniques when needed
• Follow infection-control, hand-hygiene, and biohazard-safety practices
• Partner with nursing, clinical, and case-management teams to reinforce individualized treatment goals and care plans
• Model professionalism, healthy boundaries, compassion, and recovery-focused behaviors
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Observation

De-escalation

Boundaries

Patient support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Behavioral health coursework

Job description

Advanced Recovery Systems, LLC is seeking compassionate Behavioral Health Technicians to support patients in addiction and mental health treatment. You will work with the care team to provide safe, dignity-centered support and help create a recovery-focused environment.

You will engage with patients throughout the day, observe changes, assist with daily activities and coordinate with nursing, clinical, and case-management teams to reinforce individualized treatment goals.