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.

Team Specific Information

Team 880 is a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, residential counselors, peer specialists, nurses, medical assistants, psychiatric and primary care nurse practitioners, and administrative staff.

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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Job Duties & Functions

• 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).
• Cook up to 50 lbs.
• 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.

Typical Physical & Mental Demands

• Standing, walking, stooping, bending, lifting up to 50 lbs, repetitive hand/finger motions, manual dexterity.
• Requires fine motor skills required for precise clinical procedures.
• Requires visual and auditory acuity to observe patient behavior and respond to alarms and calls.
• Requires a capacity to handle emotionally charged situations and maintain professional boundaries.
• Requires critical thinking and problem-solving skills for diagnosis and treatment planning, and to prioritize multiple tasks and adapt to changing patient needs.

Working Conditions

• Exposure to infectious diseases, bodily fluids, and chemicals may occur; appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided.
• 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