Mental Health Technician (Day Treatment)

Griffith Centers, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Griffith Centers is seeking a Mental Health Technician to supervise youth and support emotional, behavioral, and educational needs in a structured setting.

You will collaborate with teachers, therapists, and staff to advance treatment goals, facilitate social skills activities, and ensure a safe learning environment. A 4-year degree and relevant experience are preferred, with opportunities for credentialing and growth.

Qualifications

• A 4-year college degree and at least one year of relevant experience is preferred; however, substitutions are allowed: high school diploma + 2 years in human services, or 30 college credits + 1 year experience.
• Colorado substitute teacher’s license or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Qualified Medication Administration Personnel Certification (QMAP), or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• CPR/First Aid Certifications, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent supervision of students at all times to ensure safety and well-being.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to align treatment goals.
• Follow Handle With Care (HWC) intervention protocols and restraints when necessary.
• Assist in transporting clients as requested.
• Support social and life skills development and anger management activities.
• Serve as a mandatory reporter for concerns related to client care and safety.

Skills

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

4-year college degree

Colorado substitute teacher license (or ability to obtain within 90 days)

Tools

QMAP

CPR/First Aid Certification

Driver’s license

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting young people and creating meaningful change? Join Griffith Centers as a Mental Health Technician and play a vital role in helping youth build the skills, confidence, and resilience they need to thrive.As a Mental Health Technician, you will play an essential role in supporting youth with emotional, behavioral, and educational needs. You will provide daily supervision, mentorship, and skill-building support while helping create a safe, structured, and engaging learning environment. Through collaboration with teachers, therapists, and other treatment professionals, you will help youth develop the confidence, resilience, and tools they need to achieve success both in the classroom and in life.What We Offer:Pay range: $19.00 - $23.00 per hourOpportunity to obtain a substitute teacher authorization and earn an additional $1.00/hour while working in that role.Retention bonuses of $100 after 30 days, $150 after 6 months, and $200 after 1 year of employment.Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary benefitsParticipation in our 403(b) retirement planEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Paid time off and paid holidaysColorado paid sick leave in accordance with Colorado Health Families and Workplaces (HFWA)Tuition reimbursementProfessional development and training/certification opportunitiesResponsibilities:Provide consistent supervision of students at all times to ensure their safety, accountability, and well-being.Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure consistency in client care and treatment goals.Participate in and follow Handle With Care (HWC) intervention protocols, including the use of physical restraint when necessary.Assist in the transportation of clients as necessary per agency’s request.Assist clients in the treatment process through social skills development, life skills development, anger management, and other skill-building activities.Serve as a mandatory reporter and promptly report concerns related to client care, safety, welfare, or protection.Work Schedule:Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PMQualifications:A 4-year college degree and at least one (1) year of relevant experience is preferred; however, the following substitutions will be considered:A high school diploma or equivalent plus at least two (2) years of experience in the human services field.A high school diploma or equivalent plus 30 semester hours of college credit and at least one (1) year of relevant experience.Colorado substitute teacher’s license or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.Qualified Medication Administration Personnel Certification (QMAP), or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.CPR/First Aid Certifications, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while managing multiple priorities.Ability to work with sensitivity to the cultural and/or socioeconomic diversity of the agency’s clients and staff.Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and trust.Valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one with a clean motor vehicle record.Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.Must successfully complete a comprehensive background screening as a condition of employment, in accordance with Colorado Department of Human Services regulations for childcare facilities. This screening includes initial and ongoing state criminal background checks, fingerprinting, sex offender registry searches, and abuse and neglect clearances. If the employee has lived in any other state within the past five years, equivalent background and abuse/neglect checks from those states will also be conducted. In addition, employees are required to complete a health evaluation or physical examination prior to beginning service to confirm fitness for duty, and annually thereafter.Must be at least 21 years of age.Why Griffith Centers?Community Impact: Be part of a team that is dedicated to serving the local community and making a difference in the lives of children and families.Values-Driven Culture: Join an organization that prioritizes service, psychological and physical safety, ethics, passion, and collaboration in everything we do.Exciting Challenges: Thrive in a fast-paced, community setting that creates dynamic, vibrant, and diverse activities and interactions, and every day presents new opportunities for growth and learning.Equal Employment Opportunity: Griffith Centers is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of disability or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.ADA Compliance: If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail]-Free Workplace: As a federal contractor, Griffith Centers maintains a policy of a drug-free workplace. Candidates for employment must pass a drug screen, and all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing.Employment with Griffith Centers is \"at-will.\" Except as may be required by state law, employment with Griffith Centers is at-will, meaning that either you or Griffith Centers may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, subject only to applicable law. All employees may be subject to an initial evaluation period of approximately 90 days; however, this initial evaluation does not guarantee any term of employment, and the employer may exercise the right to end their work relationship with the company for any reason. Completion of the introductory period does not alter the at-will nature of employment.