Mental Health Technician (Evening)

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

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Colorado paid sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development and training

Shift differential on weekends

Bonuses after milestones

Job summary

Griffith Centers in Colorado Springs is seeking Mental Health Technicians to support residential treatment for youth who have experienced trauma. You will supervise clients, provide social and emotional support, and help them develop daily living, coping, and anger management skills.

Join a multidisciplinary team, follow Handle with Care protocols, and participate in individualized treatment plans. The role requires at least a high school diploma (or 4-year degree) and willingness to obtain QMAP

Qualifications

• A 4-year college degree and at least one year of relevant experience preferred.
• Alternative: high school diploma or equivalent plus two years human services experience.
• High school diploma plus 30 college credits and one year of relevant experience.
• QMAP certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to work in a team, maintain confidentiality, and handle multiple priorities.
• Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one with clean MVR.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and comprehensive background checks.
• Must be 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Support youth with trauma-related emotional and behavioral issues.
• Provide social and emotional support and help develop daily living and coping skills.
• Supervise clients during education, recreation, and daily activities.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to align with treatment goals.
• Follow Handle with Care protocols, including use of restraints when necessary.
• Model appropriate behavior and support conflict resolution through communication.

Skills

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Driver's license

Education

4-year college degree preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

30 college credits

QMAP certification

Tools

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth Every DayGriffith Centers is seeking compassionate, dependable, and motivated Mental Health Technicians to join our residential treatment team. In this role, you'll work directly with youth who have experienced trauma, helping them build healthy coping skills, develop positive relationships, and achieve personal growth in a safe and supportive environment. If you're passionate about making an impact, enjoy working as part of a collaborative team, and want a career where your work truly matters, we'd love to hear from you.What We Offer:Pay range: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour$2 shift differential when working on weekends.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:Responsible for working with youth who have emotional and behavioral issues resulting from trauma and neglect, including those who may display verbal and physical aggression.Maintains consistent, full-time supervision of clients during educational, leisure, and daily activities to ensure client safety and accountability.Collaborates within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure consistent and coordinated client care aligned with program and individual treatment goals.Provides social and emotional support to clients, assisting them in developing essential daily living skills, social skills, anger management, and coping strategies through individualized therapeutic activities and skill-building exercises aligned with their treatment plans.Participates in and adheres to Handle with Care (HWC) protocols, including the use of physical restraint when necessary.Demonstrates appropriate social behaviors as a role model and actively supports conflict resolution through effective communication and problem-solving techniques.Work Schedule:Monday - Friday 2:00 PM - 10:00 PMQualifications:A 4-year college degree and at least one (1) year of relevant experience is preferred; however, the following substitutions will be consideredA 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.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! Embody our core values: service oriented, psychological and physical safety, ethical, passionate, and collaborative and see how they can transform lives.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 HR 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 completion of the introductory period does not alter the at-will nature of employment.