Behavioral Technician - Weekends

Behavioral Technician - Weekends

Thornton, CO

We're Excited You're Here!

Looking to join a compassionate community dedicated to providing exceptional mental health outcomes? Community Reach Center is that place. We prioritize empowering individuals living with mental health conditions, engaging with partners to make a lasting impact, and caring for our team on a personal level. Our mission is to enhance community health through evidence-based practices and convenient service locations, ensuring the well-being of our consumers and communities.

At Community Reach Center, we offer more than just a job we provide an experience that nurtures personal and professional growth. Join us and gain the skills to pursue your dreams while finding fulfillment within our team!

Employee's First Approach

At Community Reach Center, we prioritize an exceptional employee experience. We know that it's imperative to prioritize our employees needs first, so they can be their best selves for the mission we serve. We're eager to work with passionate, forward-thinking, talented, team members.

The Perks

We also believe our employees deserve an exceptional compensation and benefits package.

• Competitive compensation
• 401K with matching
• Wellness Program
• Health Insurance Reimbursement Allocation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Internal Opportunities & Free trainings
• Shift differential pay when applicable
• Bilingual stipend pay
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and a balanced lifestyle
• Opportunity for cross-licensure sponsorship if eligible & applicable
• Healthy Work Life Balance
• Excellent PTO & Paid Holiday
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Loan Forgiveness options including National Heath Service Corps, Colorado Health Service Corps and Public Student Loan Forgiveness.

About the Role

The Behavioral Technician ("BHT") is an integral member of Community Reach Center's Residential Services ("Division") Division. The Clinician provides milieu management services to promote a safe, therapeutic environment utilizing psychiatric rehabilitation and other evidence-based practice models.

Essential Functions

• Monitors activities of daily living for clients and provides skills-training as needed.
• Documents intervention and program activity and maintains accurate and timely clinical records
• Provides medication administration as directed by Colorado regulations, facility policies and procedures, and physician orders
• Coordinates care with consumer, families, center staff, and/or external facilities to ensure continuation of care
• Attends and participates in supervision, team meetings, and in-services education and training opportunities
• Provides therapeutic crisis intervention and emergency services as required
• Monitors collection of urine drug screens and breathalyzers
• Responsible for cooking, aiding in house laundry and clean-up of the facility
• Transports consumers to appointments as needed
• Complete admission check-ins to units, provide regular safety checks on units, and monitor clients regularly
• Maintains confidentiality of consumer record
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or directly related field
• 6+ months of experience working with adults who have mental illness, particularly those individuals diagnosed with a serious and persistent mental illness.
• Clinical skills
• Familiarity with current DSM 5 and diagnostic techniques
• Valid Colorado Driver's license with a clean driving record
• Bilingual Spanish preferred, but not required

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and keyboard.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
• Light to moderate lifting is required,
• Regular, predictable attendance is required.

Schedule

2, 8 hour shifts - weekends

Pay Information

Starting Pay Range: $25-$28 per hour + shift differential

Eligible for $250/month Bilingual Stipend

Application Deadline

Accepting Applications on an ongoing basis

Sowhat do you think?

If you've come this far, we're eager to meet you. At Community Reach Center, our passion-driven culture demands unwavering commitment to serving our community. Your dedication to our consumers and community is paramount as we strive to make a real impact in the mental health space. We are hopeful this role will provide you with the experience to pursue your aspirations while finding fulfillment that keeps you committed to our team indefinitely.

At Community Reach Center, we value being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to cultivate an environment where individuals can be their authentic selves. Being an Equal Opportunity Employer means every member of our team feels as though they are supported and belong. We value diverse perspectives to help us provide essential mental health outcomes for our consumers & employees.

Community Mental Health applicants are assessed solely on their qualifications for the role, without regard to disability or need for accommodation.