LICENSED PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (Nights) - Pueblo West

Crossroads Turning Points • Pueblo West, CO

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Crossroads is seeking a Licensed Psychiatric Technician for a unit in a residential setting. The position coordinates care for program patients and provides nursing, psychiatric, and personal care. Applicants must undergo a pre-employment drug screening, including marijuana testing, a comprehensive background check, and a TB test. The hourly rate is $30.00. The posting is open until filled or until November 28, 2026.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Certification as a Psychiatric Technician.
• Experience, personal or familial, with substance use disorders and/or mental health issues.
• Experience working in alcohol, tobacco, and drug education or recovery, and with other high-risk populations.
• Must be organized and able to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively; strong oral and written communication skills and ability to relate well to the populations served and the public.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks professionally and in a timely manner.
• Ability to stand, walk, and sit while driving during the shift.
• Must complete pre-employment drug screening, comprehensive background check, and TB test.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Measure and record patients’ vital signs using thermometers or blood pressure monitors.
• Monitor patients’ physical and emotional well-being and report unusual behavior.
• Provide nursing, psychiatric, or personal care to patients.
• Observe and influence patients’ behavior; communicate and interact with them; and teach, counsel, and befriend them.
• Collaborate with or assist doctors, nurses, and clinical staff in treating, rehabilitating, and returning patients to the community.
• Encourage patients to develop work skills and participate in social, recreational, and other therapeutic activities that enhance interpersonal skills and social relationships.
• Develop or teach strategies to promote patient wellness and independence.
• Administer oral medications or hypodermic injections in accordance with physicians’ prescriptions and hospital procedures.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Eight paid holidays
• Two paid administrative holidays
• Career advancement opportunities
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 5%
• Other benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED