Behavioral Health Technician - Day Shift (Part-Time)

UHS•Highlands Ranch, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Highlands Behavioral Health System is an 86-bed acute care psychiatric hospital in Littleton, Colorado, serving adults and seniors through inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) manages the immediate patient milieu, facilitates group therapy, supports activities of daily living, and helps maintain a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the Charge Nurse. This is a part-time day-shift position. The available day shift is 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and every other weekend is required. Shift differential pay is listed for evening, overnight, and weekend shifts. Bilingual employees who pass a language assessment may receive an additional $1 per hour after completing their first 30 days. New BHTs may enter the BHT Career Ladder Program after six months of employment and can advance in title and compensation by following its process.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Maintain a valid driver’s license in the applicable state.
Obtain CPR certification within 30 days of employment.
Successfully complete training in Handle with Care; certification training may be obtained during new-hire orientation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a human services field preferred.
Two or more years of education focused on nursing, psychology, social service, medicine, or a related field; alternatively, completion of an EMT, CNA, Medical Assistant, Security Training program, or equivalent is preferred.
At least one year of relevant experience preferred.
Bilingual ability; a language assessment is required to qualify for the additional pay.

Responsibilities

Consistently supervise assigned patients.
Facilitate psycho-educational groups.
Clearly document observations of patient behavior.
Perform basic housekeeping tasks needed to maintain patient living areas.
Ensure patient safety at all times.
Manage the immediate patient milieu, facilitate group therapy, support activities of daily living, and assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the Charge Nurse.

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 and generous paid time off.
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.
BHT Career Ladder Program offering potential advancement in title and compensation.