Behavior Health Technician I

Position Summary

Behavioral Health Technician I (BHTI) provides direct care and therapeutic support. This role ensures a safe, structured environment for individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use crises.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support individuals in care, maintaining safety and program structure.
• Perform safety checks and document observations accurately.
• Conduct 1:1 engagement to encourage treatment participation and emotional regulation.
• Obtain vital signs at required intervals (including every 2 hours).
• Administer medications (QMAP).
• Assist with admissions and discharges, including orientation and documentation.
• Facilitate psychoeducational and skills-based groups.
• Use verbal de-escalation strategies during behavioral health emergencies.
• Support daily living needs (meals, cleaning, laundry).
• Coordinate care with treatment team members.
• Facilitate outside breaks and supervise indoor/outdoor activity spaces.
• Document all interactions and interventions in the electronic health record.
• Maintain a trauma informed environment of care.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree required (Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or related field).
• QMAP, First Aid, and CPR required.
• Behavioral Health Technician Certification or Qualified Behavioral Health Assistant (QBHA) preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness; crisis setting experience preferred.
• Certain programs may require a valid Class "S" driver's license, as defined by Colorado state transportation regulations.
• Must meet qualifications outlined in 6 CCR 1011-1 Chapter 07, which sets standards for Assisted Living Residences in Colorado, including staffing, resident care, medication administration, and facility operations.

Compensation & Benefits

• $30.12/hr
• $3/hour Awake Overnight Differential
• $1-$2.50/hour Differential for Secondary Language or Spanish/ASL secondary language
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Other

Requires regular use of computers and medical equipment. May involve occasional evening or weekend hours depending on patient needs or clinic schedule. Work environment can be fast-paced and emotionally demanding, requiring adaptability and resilience. Noise level is generally moderate but may vary during peak patient flow. Occasional travel between clinical sites.