Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health TechnicianHighlands Behavioral Health System is an 86 bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in Littleton, CO. Highlands features individual units for adolescents, adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. If you have a passion for mental health care, please explore employment options with us!The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) manages the immediate milieu of patients, facilitates group therapy, aids with activities of daily living, and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment, under the direction and supervision of the Charge Nurse.Job duties include:Consistently providing supervision for assigned patientsFacilitating psycho-educational groupsClearly documenting observations of patient behaviorPerforming basic housekeeping tasks required to maintain patient living areasEnsuring safety of patient at all timesBenefit & reward highlights:Tuition and educational reimbursement programStudent loan repayment programChallenging and rewarding work environmentCareer development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiariesCompetitive compensation & generous paid time offExcellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plansDiscounts on pet insurance, automotive insurance & homeowners insurance401(k) with company match and discounted stock planSoFi student loan refinancing programAvailable shifts:Days: (7:00a-3:30p); every other weekend requiredShift differential pay:Weekdays (3pm - 11pm): $3.25Weekdays (11pm - 7am): $5.00Weekends (7am - 3pm): $2.00Weekends (3pm - 11pm): $5.00Weekends (11pm - 7am): $7.00*Advancement opportunities & incentives - BHT career ladder program: A new BHT must be employed for a 6-month period and will then be introduced to the BHT career ladder program. The BHT can achieve advancement in title and compensation by following the BHT career ladder process. $1 added to base rate of pay if bilingual (must pass a language assessment; eligible to take assessment after completing first 30 days)Questions or concerns? Contact the Human Resources department at View email address on click.appcast.io of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.Qualifications requirements:High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelors degree in human services field preferredTwo+ (2+) years of education focused on nursing, psychology, social service, medicine or related field or completion of EMT, CNA, Medical Assistant, Security Training program or equivalent preferredAt least one year relevant experience preferredMust maintain a valid driver's license in the applicable stateAdditional requirements: CPR certification within 30 days of employment and successful completion of training in Handle with CareAbout Universal Health ServicesOne of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.EEO statement: All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.