Compassionate Behavioral Technician – Mental Health Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401K with matching

Wellness Program

Health Insurance Reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Internal training and trainings

Shift differential pay

Bilingual stipend pay

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Cross-licensure sponsorship

Healthy Work Life Balance

Tuition Reimbursement

Loan Forgiveness options

Job summary

Community Reach Center in Thornton, CO is seeking a Behavioral Technician (BHT) to join our Residential Services division. The BHT will provide milieu management, skills training, and support to individuals with mental health conditions in a therapeutic environment.

You will document interventions, assist with medication administration per Colorado regulations, and coordinate care with families and staff while participating in supervision and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
• 6+ months of experience with adults with serious 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 daily living activities and provides skills training.
• Documents intervention and maintains clinical records.
• Provides medication administration as directed by regulations and physician orders.
• Coordinates care with consumer, families, center staff, and external facilities.
• Attends supervision, team meetings, and training opportunities.
• Provides therapeutic crisis intervention and emergency services as required.
• Monitors urine drug screens and breathalyzers.
• Aids in kitchen duties, laundry, and facility cleanup.
• Transports consumers to appointments as needed.
• Completes admission checks and maintains client safety checks.
• Maintains confidentiality of consumer records.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical skills

DSM-5 familiarity

Spanish bilingual (preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field

Job description

Community Reach Center in Thornton, CO is seeking a Behavioral Technician (BHT) to join our Residential Services division. The BHT will provide milieu management, skills training, and support to individuals with mental health conditions in a therapeutic environment.

You will document interventions, assist with medication administration per Colorado regulations, and coordinate care with families and staff while participating in supervision and training opportunities.