Behavioral Technician- BS
About The Position
The Behavioral Technician is an integral member of Community Reach Center’s Stages Integrated Care Team and works in the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU). The role provides milieu management services to promote a safe, therapeutic environment, using psychiatric rehabilitation and other evidence-based practice models. The technician supports consumers’ activities of daily living and provides skills training and symptom management. The role also includes clinical documentation, medication administration as directed by Colorado regulations and facility policies, care coordination, crisis intervention, safety checks, monitoring of urine drug screens and breathalyzers, transportation to appointments, and assistance with cooking, laundry, and facility cleanup. The position is scheduled Sunday 7 a.m.–7 p.m., Monday 7 a.m.–7 p.m., and Tuesday 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Pay is $25.00–$28.00 per hour, plus shift differential where applicable. Eligible employees may receive a bilingual stipend of $250 per month. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Requirements
- High school degree required.
- Communication, organization, time-management, and clinical skills.
- Valid Colorado driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Regular, predictable attendance is required.
- Ability to stand and sit; talk and hear; and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and keyboard.
- Close-vision ability for computer work.
- Ability to perform light to moderate lifting.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field preferred.
- At least six months of experience working with adults with mental illness, particularly individuals diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illness; preferred but not required.
- Bilingual Spanish preferred, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Monitor clients’ activities of daily living and provide skills training and symptom management as needed.
- Document interventions and program activity, maintaining accurate and timely clinical records.
- Administer medication in accordance with Colorado regulations, facility policies and procedures, and physician orders.
- Coordinate care with consumers, families, center staff, and external facilities to support continuation of care.
- Attend and participate in supervision, team meetings, in-service education, and training opportunities.
- Provide therapeutic crisis intervention and emergency services as required.
- Monitor the collection of urine drug screens and breathalyzers.
- Cook and assist with house laundry and facility cleanup.
- Transport consumers to appointments as needed.
- Complete unit admission check-ins, conduct regular safety checks, and monitor clients regularly.
- Maintain confidentiality of consumer records.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 401(k) with matching
- Wellness program
- Health insurance reimbursement allocation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Internal opportunities and free trainings
- Shift differential pay when applicable
- Bilingual stipend pay
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunity for cross-licensure sponsorship if eligible and applicable
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loan forgiveness options, including National Health Service Corps, Colorado Health Service Corps, and Public Student Loan Forgiveness
- Competitive compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
