Behavioral Technician - Weekends
About The Position
The Behavioral Technician (“BHT”) is an integral member of Community Reach Center’s Residential Services (“Division”) Division. The Clinician provides milieu management services to promote a safe, therapeutic environment utilizing psychiatric rehabilitation and other evidence-based practice models. At Community Reach Center, we offer more than just a job – we provide an experience that nurtures personal and professional growth. Join us and gain the skills to pursue your dreams while finding fulfillment within our team! At Community Reach Center, we prioritize an exceptional employee experience. We know that it’s imperative to prioritize our employees needs first, so they can be their best selves for the mission we serve. We’re eager to work with passionate, forward-thinking, talented, team members.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or directly related field
- 6+ months of experience working with adults who have mental illness, particularly those individuals diagnosed with a serious and persistent mental illness.
- clinical skills
- Familiarity with current DSM 5 and diagnostic techniques
- Valid Colorado Driver’s license with a clean driving record
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual Spanish preferred, but not required
Responsibilities
- Monitors activities of daily living for clients and provides skills-training as needed.
- Documents intervention and program activity and maintains accurate and timely clinical records
- Provides medication administration as directed by Colorado regulations, facility policies and procedures, and physician orders
- Coordinates care with consumer, families, center staff, and/or external facilities to ensure continuation of care
- Attends and participates in supervision, team meetings, and in-services education and training opportunities
- Provides therapeutic crisis intervention and emergency services as required
- Monitors collection of urine drug screens and breathalyzers
- Responsible for cooking, aiding in house laundry and clean-up of the facility
- Transports consumers to appointments as needed
- Complete admission check-ins to units, provide regular safety checks on units, and monitor clients regularly
- Maintains confidentiality of consumer record
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- 401K with matching
- Wellness Program
- Health Insurance Reimbursement Allocation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Internal Opportunities & Free trainings
- Shift differential pay when applicable
- Bilingual stipend pay
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and a balanced lifestyle
- Opportunity for cross-licensure sponsorship if eligible & applicable
- Healthy Work Life Balance
- Excellent PTO & Paid Holiday
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Loan Forgiveness options including National Heath Service Corps, Colorado Health Service Corps and Public Student Loan Forgiveness.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
