Mental Health Technician (Daytime)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Colorado paid sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Griffith Centers in Colorado Springs is seeking a Daytime Residential Mental Health Technician to support youth in a QRTP setting during the school day. You will supervise, provide emotional and behavioral support, and work with teachers, clinicians, and residential staff to implement individualized plans in a safe, trauma-informed environment.

The role requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) with preferred additional education or experience; multiple certifications may be pursued.

Qualifications

• A 4-year college degree and at least one year of relevant experience is preferred; substitutions will be considered.
• High School diploma or equivalent plus two years of human services experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent plus 30 college hours and one year of relevant experience.
• Colorado substitute teacher’s license or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• QMAP certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• CPR/First Aid certifications or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and comprehensive background checks.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Supervise residential clients throughout the therapeutic school day to ensure safety and engagement.
• Provide 1:1 educational, behavioral, and emotional support to youth.
• Collaborate with teachers, clinicians, and residential staff on treatment plans.
• Model appropriate social behaviors and guide healthy communication and problem-solving.
• Follow Handle With Care (HWC) protocols, including restraints when necessary.
• Complete daily documentation and treatment-related reports.
• Escort and transport clients to classes, activities, and appointments.
• Support morning check-in groups to promote readiness and emotional safety.
• Act as a mandatory reporter for concerns related to client care and safety.

Skills

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Communication

Driver's license

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

4-year college degree preferred

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Colorado Springs, CO - Colorado Springs, CO 80909-8090, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $19.00 - $23.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services,

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of youth impacted by trauma, neglect, and other significant challenges? Join Griffith Centers as a Daytime Residential Mental Health Technician and play a vital role in helping young people build stability, develop healthy coping skills, and achieve success in both treatment and education.

As a member of our Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP) team, you will provide consistent supervision, emotional support, behavioral guidance, and skill-building interventions within a therapeutic school environment. Working alongside teachers, clinicians, and residential staff, you will help create a safe, structured, and trauma-informed setting where youth can learn, grow, and thrive.

What We Offer:

• Pay range: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour
• Retention bonuses of $100 after 30 days, $150 after 6 months, and $200 after 1 year of employment.
• Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits
• Participation in our 403(b) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Colorado paid sick leave in accordance with Colorado Health Families and Workplaces (HFWA)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development and training/certification opportunities

Responsibilities:

• Supervise residential clients throughout the therapeutic school day to ensure safety, structure, and engagement.
• Provide 1:1 educational, behavioral, and emotional support to youth who struggle to remain in the classroom setting.
• Collaborate with teachers, clinicians, and residential staff in implementing individualized treatment plans.
• Model appropriate social behaviors and guide clients through healthy communication and problem-solving.
• Participate in and follow Handle With Care (HWC) intervention protocols, including the use of physical restraint when necessary.
• Complete daily documentation and treatment-related reports accurately and on time.
• Safely escort and transport clients to classes, activities, and appointments.
• Support morning check-in groups to promote readiness, participation, and emotional safety.
• 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 PM

Qualifications:

• 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.
• High School Diploma or equivalent. Two years of college preferred.
• 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].

Drug-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.