Behavioral Health Technician - Full-Time 8-hour shifts-Evenings

About the role

Highlands Behavioral Health System is an 86‑bed acute care psychiatric hospital in Littleton, CO, featuring separate adult and senior units and providing inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) manages the immediate milieu of patients, facilitates group therapy, aids with activities of daily living, and assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment under the direction of the Charge Nurse. More information: Highlands Behavioral Health System (uhsinc.com).

Responsibilities

• Consistently provides supervision for assigned patients.
• Facilitate psycho‑educational groups.
• Clearly documents observations of patient behavior.
• Performs basic housekeeping tasks required to maintain patient living areas.
• Ensures safety of patient at all times.

Benefits

• Tuition and Educational Reimbursement Program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive compensation & generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans
• Discounts on pet, automotive and homeowners insurance
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• $4,000 sign‑on bonus with commitment
• Retention bonus program (eligible after completion of sign‑on bonus); current retention bonus for BHTs is $4,000
• BHT Career Ladder Program: advancement in title and compensation after 6‑month employment

Pay

• Shift differential pay:
  • Weekdays (3 pm – 11 pm): $3.25
  • Weekdays (11 pm – 7 am): $5.00
  • Weekends (7 am – 3 pm): $2.00
  • Weekends (3 pm – 11 pm): $5.00
  • Weekends (11 pm – 7 am): $7.00
• Bilingual differential: $1 added to base rate of pay (must pass language assessment after first 30 days)

Schedule

Available shifts: Day (unspecified), Evening (3 pm – 11:30 pm). Shift differentials apply as listed above.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Valid driver’s license in the applicable state
• CPR certification within 30 days of employment
• Successful completion of Handle with Care training (may be completed during new‑hire orientation)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services field preferred
• Two or more years of education focused on nursing, psychology, social service, medicine or related field, or completion of EMT, CNA, Medical Assistant, Security Training program or equivalent preferred
• At least one year of relevant experience preferred