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Behavior Health Technician - Wed - Fri 7pm - 7 am

WellPower · Denver, CO · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcare$30.12/hrFull-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.

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

For complete overview of our robust Benefits: https://wellpower.org/workplace-of-choice/

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).
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.

Work Location

2929 W 10th Ave, Denver

Shift/Hours

100% onsite, Full Time
Wednesday - Friday: 7:00 pm - 7:00 am, Awake Overnight

Typical Physical and 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

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