Residential Behavior Technician (BHT)

Ava Health; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ava Health in Grand Junction, CO seeks a Behavioral Health Tech to provide direct support in a residential behavioral health treatment setting. You will help maintain a structured environment, implement treatment plans, and assist with daily activities.

The role requires monitoring client behavior, crisis intervention, and collaboration with the care team to document progress and ensure safety. A high school diploma is required, with an associate degree preferred and at least one year of

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in behavioral health.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and maintaining licensure and certifications.
• If in recovery, a minimum of 2 years of sobriety is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support clients in daily routines.
• Monitor client behavior and provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Assist with group activities and therapeutic exercises.
• Document client progress and behavior.
• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.

Skills

Observation skills

Interpersonal skills

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Position Summary:

The Behavioral Health Tech (BHT) provides direct support to clients in a residential behavioral health treatment setting. This role focuses on maintaining a structured environment, implementing treatment plans, and assisting with daily activities.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and support clients in daily routines.
• Monitor client behavior and provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Assist with group activities and therapeutic exercises.
• Document client progress and behavior.
• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.

Skills and Competencies:

• Commitment to Ava Health’s core values of Agency, Service, and Purpose.
• Strong observational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to de-escalate situations and provide crisis intervention.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in behavioral health.

Additional Requirements:

• Commitment to ongoing professional development and maintaining licensure and certifications.
• If in recovery, a minimum of 2 years of sobriety is required.