Swing Shift Behavioral Health Worker - Crisis Response Team
About The Position
At True North, the Behavioral Health Worker supports adults in an Intensive Residential Treatment program offering up to 45 days of personalized, harm-reduction-focused care for people impacted by substance use and addiction. The program uses structured support, life training, and community reengagement to help residents build a foundation for a healthier future, in coordination with withdrawal management, crisis response, intensive outpatient, medication-assisted treatment, and recovery support services. Working with multidisciplinary, supervisory, and clinical teams, the Behavioral Health Worker helps implement individualized care plans, advocates for clients, and provides emotional support. The role helps maintain a safe, structured, therapeutic environment and supports clients as they develop stability, wellness, and daily living skills. The position is based at the Intensive Services Campus in Greeley, Colorado, and is scheduled Sunday through Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. The position is full-time and benefited, with eligibility for a monthly performance bonus and a 5.5% Crisis Program Add-On available.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university, or a degree in another field with one year of mental health or substance use experience.
- Valid Colorado driver’s license with an insurable driving record.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual English and Spanish skills are a plus and highly valued, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Partner with supervisory and clinical staff to help clients follow program expectations and participate in daily living and treatment activities, both within the facility and in the community.
- Welcome and orient new clients by assisting with onboarding, training, and activities that support positive adjustment and engagement.
- Observe client behavior, identify changes, concerns, or emerging needs, and promptly communicate observations to appropriate team members.
- Assist with group activities and treatment events, and participate in one-to-one support sessions when indicated.
- Assist with meal service and engage with clients during mealtimes in alignment with individual care plans; support wellness checks and scheduled breaks.
- Facilitate house or community meetings and encourage open, respectful discussions with clients.
- Support medication monitoring and management in accordance with program guidelines.
- Provide crisis intervention support as needed, helping implement response plans for behavioral concerns, medical emergencies, or unexpected events.
- Use approved de-escalation and safety interventions, including timeouts, therapeutic privacy, and other behavioral supports, while prioritizing client dignity, safety, and program standards.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
- Multiple medical, dental, and vision plans at no cost to employees.
- Health Reimbursement Account.
- Retirement plan with employer contributions.
- Loan forgiveness opportunities.
- Employee referral bonuses.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Eligibility for a monthly performance bonus.
- 5.5% Crisis Program Add-On is available.
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Job Type
Full-time
