Crisis Behavioral Health Technician — Flexible Hours

Paragon Behavioral Health Co; Colorado; Presencial; USD 36.000 - 43.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Flexible work hours

Discretionary Time Off (DTO)

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional development support

Referral bonuses

Descripción de la vacante

Paragon Behavioral Health Connections in Summit County, Colorado, seeks a Behavioral Health Technician to serve as frontline crisis support at the Crisis Walk-In Center. You will perform screenings, intake, engagement, care coordination, and stabilization for individuals in behavioral health or substance use crises.

The role collaborates with clinicians and medical staff, supports de-escalation, safety planning, and service transitions, and requires flexible scheduling including evenings and

Formación

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Experience: crisis intervention, behavioral health, substance use services, or peer support.
• Language Skills: Bilingual or multilingual skills highly valued.
• Other Requirements: Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, willingness to travel to homes/communities.
• Requires living in or near the location of the posting.

Responsabilidades

• Provide timely, compassionate engagement to individuals presenting in crisis, including walk-ins and referrals.
• Complete initial screenings, intake documentation, and service coordination under clinical guidance. Support crisis stabilization activities, including observation, de-escalation, and supportive interventions.
• Assist with withdrawal management coordination, including monitoring, comfort measures, and communication with medical staff.
• Collaborate with clinicians to support safety planning, service plans, and transition planning.
• Coordinate referrals and warm handoffs to inpatient, withdrawal management, outpatient, residential, and community-based services.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation supporting clinical care, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in Crisis Prevention & Intervention (CPI) responses and behavioral health emergencies.
• Support daily living needs, parenting support, and structured routines as appropriate.
• Maintain working knowledge of community resources and crisis system pathways.
• Uphold confidentiality, HIPAA, and ethical standards.
• Foster positive relationships with law enforcement, hospitals, EMS, and community partners.

Conocimientos

Crisis intervention

Communication

De-escalation

Bilingual

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field

Descripción del empleo

Paragon Behavioral Health Connections in Summit County, Colorado, seeks a Behavioral Health Technician to serve as frontline crisis support at the Crisis Walk-In Center. You will perform screenings, intake, engagement, care coordination, and stabilization for individuals in behavioral health or substance use crises.

The role collaborates with clinicians and medical staff, supports de-escalation, safety planning, and service transitions, and requires flexible scheduling including evenings and