Behavior Health Technician - Saturday 7am - 7pm
$62,649,600–$62,649,600 year
On-siteDenver, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Conduct direct care and therapeutic support for individuals experiencing mental health and substance use crises, ensuring a safe, structured environment across the first floor. Perform milieu management, crisis de-escalation, and 1:1 engagement to encourage treatment participation and emotional regulation. Administer medications, obtain vital signs every two hours, and conduct safety checks while documenting all interactions in the electronic health record. Facilitate psychoeducational groups, assist with admissions and discharges, and support daily living needs such as meals and laundry. Coordinate care with the multidisciplinary team and maintain a trauma-informed environment. Requires a Bachelor's degree, QMAP certification, and experience in crisis settings. Full-time Saturday shift from 7:00am to 7:00pm onsite at 2929 W 10th Ave, Denver.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or related field)
- QMAP certification
- First Aid certification
- CPR certification
- Valid Class 'S' driver's license
- Minimum 1 year experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness
- Experience in a crisis setting
- Meeting qualifications outlined in 6 CCR 1011-1 Chapter 07
- 100% onsite work
- Full Time Saturday: 7:00am - 7:00pm shift
- Capacity to handle emotionally charged situations
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries
- Critical thinking skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
- Ability to adapt to changing patient needs
- Visual and auditory acuity
- Manual dexterity
- Fine motor skills
- Ability to observe patient behavior
- Ability to respond to alarms and calls
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to stand
- Ability to walk
- Ability to stoop
- Ability to bend
- Ability to perform repetitive hand/finger motions
- Ability to use computers
- Ability to use medical equipment
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work in an emotionally demanding environment
- Ability to demonstrate adaptability
- Ability to demonstrate resilience
- Consent to credentialing and verification process
- Minimum of 5 years Employment history review
- Background check in compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Ability to provide accurate and complete information throughout the hiring and credentialing process
Desired Qualifications
- Behavioral Health Technician Certification
- Qualified Behavioral Health Assistant (QBHA)
- Secondary language or Spanish/ASL secondary language
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