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

Highlands Behavioral Health System is an 86-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in Littleton, CO. The facility features individual units for adults and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs.

About the role

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) manages the immediate milieu of patients, facilitates group therapy, aids with activities of daily living, and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment, under the direction and supervision of the Charge Nurse.

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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; 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.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license in the applicable state.
• CPR certification within 30 days of employment and successful completion of training in Handle with Care.

Benefits

• Tuition and Educational Reimbursement Program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program and SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment with career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• Discounts on pet insurance, automotive insurance, and homeowners insurance.
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.

Pay

• $4,000 sign-on bonus with commitment.
• Shift differential pay:
  • Weekdays (3pm – 11pm): $3.25
  • Weekdays (11pm – 7am): $5.00
  • Weekends (7am – 3pm): $2.00
  • Weekends (3pm – 11pm): $5.00
  • Weekends (11pm – 7am): $7.00
• $4,000 retention bonus (eligible after completion of sign-on bonus).
• $1 added to base rate of pay if bilingual (must pass a language assessment; eligible to take assessment after completing first 30 days).

Schedule

Available shifts: Day, Evening (3pm – 11:30pm).

Advancement Opportunities

BHT Career Ladder Program: A new BHT must be employed for a 6-month period and will then be introduced to the BHT Career Ladder Program. The BHT can achieve advancement in title and compensation by following the BHT Career Ladder process.