Mental Health Technician (Weekend AM)

Griffith Centers • Colorado Springs, CO

13h

About The Position

Griffith Centers is hiring a Mental Health Technician to support youth facing emotional and behavioral challenges in a residential treatment setting. The role helps create a structured, safe, and therapeutic environment where young people can build skills to heal, grow, and succeed. It offers hands-on experience for people pursuing careers in behavioral health, social work, psychology, education, or youth services, as well as experienced direct-care professionals.

The schedule is Saturday and Sunday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Pay is $19.00–$23.00 per hour, with a $2 shift differential for weekend work. Candidates must be at least 21 years old and complete required screenings and health evaluations.

Requirements

• At least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A four-year college degree and at least one year of relevant experience are preferred; the posting also lists substitutions including a high school diploma or equivalent plus two years of human services experience, or a high school diploma or equivalent plus 30 semester hours of college credit and at least one year of relevant experience.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to work sensitively with the cultural and/or socioeconomic diversity of the agency’s clients and staff.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and trust.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Must complete a comprehensive background screening, including state criminal background checks, fingerprinting, sex offender registry searches, and abuse and neglect clearances. Equivalent checks from other states are required if the employee lived in another state within the past five years.
• Must complete a health evaluation or physical examination before beginning service and annually thereafter.

Nice To Haves

• Four-year college degree and at least one year of relevant experience.
• Two years of college.
• Qualified Medication Administration Personnel Certification (QMAP), or ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire.
• CPR/First Aid certifications, or ability to obtain them within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support youth during daily activities, recreation, and educational programming.
• Build positive relationships that foster trust, growth, and emotional well-being.
• Teach and reinforce healthy coping skills, problem-solving techniques, social skills, and daily living skills.
• Encourage positive behavior and help youth work toward treatment goals.
• Support a safe, structured environment through effective communication, consistency, and teamwork.
• Collaborate with therapists, supervisors, and other team members to coordinate care.
• Participate in crisis intervention and Handle With Care (HWC) procedures when necessary to maintain safety.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits.
• Participation in a 403(b) retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid time off.
• Colorado paid sick leave in accordance with the Colorado Health Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA).
• $2 shift differential when working on weekends.

What This Job Offers

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