Behavioral Health Technician - Acute (PRN)

Summitstone Health Partners • Fort Collins, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing direct care, supervision, and support to patients in our acute care units. Assist with daily activities including meals, personal hygiene, and engagement in clinical activities. Help to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment while monitoring patient well-being alongside medical and clinical teams, which includes patient de-escalation when necessary. Observe and document patient behaviors, assisting with admissions and discharges, and completing regular safety checks. Participate in patient rounds as part of multi-disciplinary team and documenting regularly in patient charts. Help maintain overall safety of the milieu, responding to emergency codes, and escorting patients to treatment and other areas of the facility as needed. The Longview Campus is the new Acute Care Behavioral Health facility which serves Larimer County residents in need of urgent help with mental health and/or substance use disorders. SummitStone has the privilege of partnering closely with Larimer County on this venture. At SummitStone Health Partners, we strive to foster trust, empower recovery, and inspire hope to strengthen and enrich our Northern Colorado community. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can be their authentic self. We actively seek team members with a variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences, and we honor the whole self—embracing differences in race, ethnicity, ability, age, gender, sexual orientation, spiritual beliefs, socioeconomic status, language, and the many intersections of identity. We invite everyone to be part of our journey and proudly serve as an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• High school diploma or completion of G.E.D. required
• At least one year of experience working in behavioral health setting or programs required
• Valid Colorado driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire; must maintain a clean driving record.
• Basic Life Support, CPR and First Aid certifications required at time or hire or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire required

Nice To Haves

• Current Certification as a Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS) or Certified Addiction Technician (CAT) in Colorado preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in health/human services preferred
• Demonstrated experience working in a community-based behavioral health setting, providing direct support or services to individuals with mental health and/or substance use challenges preferred
• Bilingual/bi-cultural preferred

Responsibilities

• Help create and maintain a structured and therapeutic environment for patients with mental health and substance use conditions.
• Help clients complete intake paperwork and get oriented to rules/activities of the unit.
• Observe and record patient behaviors, progress, and other pertinent information, reporting it to medical and clinical teams.
• Resolve conflicts between clients and de-escalate clients as needed.
• Assist patients with daily living activities, such as meals, personal hygiene, and engagement in therapeutic activities.
• Create and maintain a trauma-informed and therapeutic environment for every client.
• Provide direct care, supervision, and support to patients in our acute care units.
• Assist with daily activities including meals, personal hygiene, and engagement in clinical activities.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment while monitoring patient well-being alongside medical and clinical teams.
• Patient de-escalation when necessary.
• Observe and document patient behaviors.
• Assist with admissions and discharges.
• Complete regular safety checks.
• Participate in patient rounds as part of multi-disciplinary team and documenting regularly in patient charts.
• Maintain overall safety of the milieu.
• Respond to emergency codes.
• Escort patients to treatment and other areas of the facility as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage — including options for eligible dependents
• Mental health and wellness resources
• Short-term and long-term disability insurances
• Paid time off (PTO): Accrued vacation and personal leave based on FTE status and length of service
• Paid Sick Leave: Provided in accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA)
• A range of voluntary benefits available to all employees
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED