Sr. Mental Health Technician

Sandstone Care - Boulder, Colorado • Boulder, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Sandstone Care is hiring a Senior Mental Health Technician at its young adult residential treatment center in Boulder, Colorado. The role supports teens through daily activities such as group therapy, recreation, and skill-building exercises while ensuring their safety and well-being. The technician also mentors Behavioral Health Technicians, assists with new-staff training, and helps maintain clear shift-change communication. The role includes documenting client behaviors and incidents in accordance with regulatory standards, responding to crises using de-escalation techniques, and supporting the development of safety plans.

This is a full-time position scheduled Thursday through Saturday, 9:00 p.m. to 9:30 a.m., with 12.5-hour shifts. Compensation is $23.50 per hour, with full-time benefits. The role requires transporting clients in a 15-passenger van. Employment is contingent on passing a comprehensive background check, including fingerprinting and criminal records review, and a motor vehicle report.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience working with young adults in a behavioral health setting, including mental health and/or substance use.
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• A firm understanding of trauma-informed care.
• A valid, unrestricted driver’s license and willingness to transport clients in a 15-passenger van.
• Pass a comprehensive background check, including fingerprinting and criminal records review, and a motor vehicle report.
• CPR certification, or the ability to obtain CPR certification within the first 30 days of employment, is stated as strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

• An associate or bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related field.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Support teens during daily activities, including group therapy, recreation, and skill-building exercises, while ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Mentor Behavioral Health Technicians and assist with training new staff.
• Ensure seamless communication during shift changes.
• Maintain accurate records of client behaviors and incidents in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Use de-escalation techniques to respond to crises.
• Support the creation of safety plans.
• Transport clients in a 15-passenger van.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off and paid floating holidays.
• Employee assistance program with counseling, legal consultations, financial planning, and wellness coaching.
• Continued education and CEU support.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) program with up to a 5% match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed