Mental Health Technician (Evening)

Griffith Centers • Colorado Springs, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth Every Day Griffith Centers is seeking compassionate, dependable, and motivated Mental Health Technicians to join our residential treatment team. In this role, you'll work directly with youth who have experienced trauma, helping them build healthy coping skills, develop positive relationships, and achieve personal growth in a safe and supportive environment. If you're passionate about making an impact, enjoy working as part of a collaborative team, and want a career where your work truly matters, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

• A 4-year college degree and at least one (1) year of relevant experience is preferred; however, the following substitutions will be considered A high school diploma or equivalent plus at least two (2) years of experience in the human services field.
• A high school diploma or equivalent plus 30 semester hours of college credit and at least one (1) year of relevant experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of college preferred.
• Qualified Medication Administration Personnel Certification (QMAP), or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• CPR/First Aid Certifications, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to work with sensitivity to the cultural and/or socioeconomic diversity of the agency’s clients and staff.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and trust.
• Valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one with a clean motor vehicle record.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Must successfully complete a comprehensive background screening as a condition of employment, in accordance with Colorado Department of Human Services regulations for childcare facilities. This screening includes initial and ongoing state criminal background checks, fingerprinting, sex offender registry searches, and abuse and neglect clearances. If the employee has lived in any other state within the past five years, equivalent background and abuse/neglect checks from those states will also be conducted.
• In addition, employees are required to complete a health evaluation or physical examination prior to beginning service to confirm fitness for duty, and annually thereafter.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of college preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for working with youth who have emotional and behavioral issues resulting from trauma and neglect, including those who may display verbal and physical aggression.
• Maintains consistent, full-time supervision of clients during educational, leisure, and daily activities to ensure client safety and accountability.
• Collaborates within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure consistent and coordinated client care aligned with program and individual treatment goals.
• Provides social and emotional support to clients, assisting them in developing essential daily living skills, social skills, anger management, and coping strategies through individualized therapeutic activities and skill-building exercises aligned with their treatment plans.
• Participates in and adheres to Handle with Care (HWC) protocols, including the use of physical restraint when necessary.
• Demonstrates appropriate social behaviors as a role model and actively supports conflict resolution through effective communication and problem-solving techniques.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits
• Participation in our 403(b) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Colorado paid sick leave in accordance with Colorado Health Families and Workplaces (HFWA)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development and training/certification opportunities

What This Job Offers

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