Behavioral Technician BA/BS - PRN

Community Reach Center • Northglenn, CO

3d

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 position may provide PRN coverage across 24/7 programs, including WCRC, Mesa, Crestone, and Stages.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field.
• Experience with crisis stabilization and de-escalation.
• Communication, organization, time-management, and clinical skills.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Regular, predictable attendance is required.

Nice To Haves

• At least six months of experience working with adults who have mental illness, particularly individuals diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illness; this is preferred but not required.
• Bilingual Spanish skills; 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 and maintain accurate, timely clinical records.
• Administer medication as directed by 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, assist with house laundry, and clean the facility.
• Transport consumers to appointments as needed.
• Complete unit admission check-ins, provide regular unit safety checks, and monitor clients regularly.
• Maintain confidentiality of consumer records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• 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
• Excellent PTO and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness options, including National Health Service Corps, Colorado Health Service Corps, and Public Student Loan Forgiveness

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level