Mental Health Technician (Day Shift)

Sandstone Care • Castle Rock, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Technician supports clients through their recovery journey at Sandstone Care’s residential facility in Castle Rock, Colorado. The role combines direct client care, therapeutic activity support, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to help create a safe, therapeutic environment. Technicians foster clients’ personal growth while following program policies and providing trauma-informed care.

The position is full-time and offers day-shift schedules consisting of 12.5-hour shifts: Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday; Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday; or Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The facility operates 24/7, including weekends and holidays and regardless of weather conditions. Staff are expected to work their scheduled shifts unless arrangements are coordinated with their direct supervisor. Compensation is $18.00 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of college education or one year of human services experience.
• Minimum of 1–3 years of experience in a behavioral health setting.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving history.
• Pass a comprehensive background check, including criminal records and motor vehicle reports.
• Work scheduled shifts in a facility operating 24/7, including weekends and holidays and regardless of weather conditions, unless otherwise coordinated with the direct supervisor.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with adolescents in a behavioral health setting.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in psychology or behavioral health.
• CPR certification, or the ability to obtain CPR certification within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and guide clients during therapeutic and recreational activities.
• Facilitate skill-building exercises and support clients in achieving treatment goals.
• Respond to incidents and use de-escalation techniques to maintain a calm environment.
• Collaborate with clinical and operational teams to ensure consistent care delivery.
• Maintain accurate records of client behavior and promptly report significant changes.
• Comply with state and federal regulations regarding confidentiality and client safety.
• Provide compassionate, trauma-informed support to clients with behavioral health challenges.
• Drive a company 15-passenger van to transport clients to and from programming activities as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and total rewards package.
• Merit-based pay increases.
• Professional growth opportunities.
• Flexible PTO package, including accrued PTO, paid holidays, and wellbeing days, with accrual increases at 1, 2, and 5 years.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with a variety of package options; the majority of the cost is company-paid.
• Employee Assistance Program, including counseling, legal consultations, financial planning, and wellness coaching.
• Collaborative and supportive community of therapists and team members.

What This Job Offers

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