Behavioral Health Technician

AllHealth Network • Littleton, CO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

At AllHealth Network, compassion, collaboration, and high-quality care come together to support individuals during some of the most critical moments of their lives. Our Acute Care Campus (ACC) is a fast-paced, high-acuity environment where dedicated Behavioral Health Technicians play a vital role in ensuring safety, stability, and recovery for individuals experiencing acute mental health crises. As a Behavioral Health Technician, you’ll work as part of a multidisciplinary care team to provide direct support, monitoring, and crisis intervention while fostering a therapeutic environment that promotes dignity, recovery, and wellness.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Some college coursework in Human Services, Nursing Assistant Certification and/or prior experience working in a behavioral health setting.
• Ability to establish trust and rapport with individuals in an acute care setting and their support systems, including families, significant others and caretakers.
• Ability to assess and intervene in a high-intensity, crisis environment.
• Ability to document according to guidelines in the Electronic Health Record.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide crisis assessment, monitoring, and client care in an environment that optimizes safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/clinical care errors while providing support to the people receiving services.
• Monitor the clinical milieu including accountability for completion of routine 15-minute, 30-minute and line-of-sight checks. Initiate regular interactions with clients to observe client mental status and safety risk on the unit.
• Assist clients in activities of daily living and lead supportive care initiatives.
• Provide opportunities, through daily interaction, for clients to achieve optimal wellness during an acute mental health crisis while aligning with treatment goals.
• Facilitate some therapeutic groups and activities to assist clients in developing skills to help them problem solve, reduce crisis response, meet goals, and prepare for discharge to the community.
• Assist with admission and discharge of clients.
• Actively participate in crisis management, including de-escalation when a person is in crisis or at risk of escalating on the unit.
• Ensure timely documentation of all interventions provided. Ensure all clinical and administrative documentation is written according to regulatory guidelines.
• Must follow all "awake position" requirements.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options
• Manageable caseloads
• Autonomy to shape your work
• Regular supervision and consultation opportunities
• Clear paths for professional growth through continuing education, mentorship, and leadership development.
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive environment where your voice matters
• Opportunity to serve a diverse and high-impact population
• Loan Repayment Program
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings 401k, company match up to 50% of the first 6% contributed
• Excellent Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays Off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED