Behavior Health Technician - Saturday 7am - 7pm
Mental Health Center of Denver · Denver, CO · 2 wk ago
On-siteHealthcare$30.12/hrPart-time
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).
- Care for 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.
- 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 or $62,650/yr
- $1-$2.50/hour Differential for Secondary Language or Spanish/ASL secondary language
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Other Duties As Assigned
Maintain a trauma informed environment of care.
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.
Work Location
2929 W 10th Ave, Denver
Shift/Hours
100% onsite, Full Time Saturday: 7:00am - 7:00pm