Mental Health Technician (Evening)

Griffith Centers; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Sick leave 48 hours/yr

Bereavement leave 40 hours

Job summary

Griffith Centers in Colorado Springs is recruiting a Mental Health Technician to work with youth facing emotional and behavioral challenges. The role includes full-time supervision during afternoon and evening activities, ensuring safety and consistent care aligned with treatment plans.

The position requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) with preferred 4-year degree, plus related experience; certifications such as QMAP and CPR/First Aid are valued and eligibility within 90 days is

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree and at least one year of relevant experience preferred; substitutions considered.
• High School Diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of experience in human services.
• High School Diploma or equivalent plus 30 college hours and 1 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise youth with emotional/behavioral issues, including those who may be verbally/physically aggressive.
• Maintain full-time supervision during education, leisure, and daily activities to ensure safety.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to coordinate client care and treatment goals.
• Provide social and emotional support, helping clients develop daily living and coping skills.
• Follow Handle with Care protocols, including potential use of restraints when necessary.
• Model appropriate social behavior and support conflict resolution.

Skills

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Cultural sensitivity

Crisis de-escalation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

4-year college degree preferred

QMAP Certification

CPR/First Aid Certification

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 - $19.00 Hourly Travel Percentage: None Job Shift: Evening Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Join our team at Griffith Centers as a Mental Health Technician and help transform lives!

What We Offer

• Base pay of $19/hr
• $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, vison and voluntary benefits available to employees the first of the month after 60 days of employment. Medical, dental and vision options available free of cost for employee only.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer.
• Holiday pay available for select holidays.
• 48 hours of Colorado Sick Leave per calendar year.
• 10 Vacation days (40 hours available after 6 months of employment and accruals based on years of service).
• 40-hour annual bereavement benefit.
• Participation in our 403b retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance Program - available to employee and family members.
• Bi-weekly pay; 26 pay periods in a calendar year.
• Professional development and training/certifications

Responsibilities

• 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 PM - 10 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.
• 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.
• 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].

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

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.