Behavioral Health Tech PRN
Listed compensation
$22.5-$25/hr
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Job Description
Description
Behavioral Health Tech - PRN
- Reports to: Milieu Manager
- Job Category: Hourly | Non-Exempt | PRN
- Salary Range: $22.50-$25.00 per hour, plus overnight shift differential
- Hiring Range: $22.50-$23.75 depending on experience
- Job Site: Foundry Front Range (Broomfield)
Shifts: Day 5:30AM-2PM | Swing 12:30PM-9PM | Overnight 8PM-6:30AM | Must commit to a minimum of four shifts per month
Job Summary
The Behavioral Health Tech assists with providing direct patient care, possessing an intermediate level of understanding of the behaviors of clients with substance use and mental health disorders, and displaying an ability to interact in a therapeutic manner.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- QMAP required, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
- CPR certification required, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
- Minimum 1 year of residential behavioral health experience required.
- CAT preferred.
Required Skills/Abilities
- Valid, unrestricted Driver's License.
- Must be 21 years of age or older (in order to be eligible to drive company vehicles when required).
- Ability to assist a diverse population of clients with cultural sensitivity, dignity, respect, and compassion.
- Ability to utilize de-escalation and crisis intervention skills when needed.
- Ability to listen well, take direction, make sound decisions, and use best judgment in various situations.
- Excellent teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Must be able to maintain personal and professional boundaries.
- Willingness to learn and have a teachable attitude.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Impeccable ethics and integrity.
- Proficient with Google Suite or related software.
- Must be adept at quickly learning multiple computer systems and platforms.
Duties/Responsibilities
Assist with admits by following all steps and protocols of orientation, including conducting searches and cataloging of personal items.
Assist in searches, inspections, checks, and investigations as part of treatment procedures.
Conduct and document all required safety checks at predetermined intervals for Residential and Detox levels of care.
- Identify emergency signals and situations and respond appropriately.
- Document client notes in appropriate systems.
- Ensure client engagement in programming and activities.
- Provide activity and appointment transportation for clients.
- Administer Urinalysis (UA) or Breath Alcohol (BA) tests as needed and document appropriately.
- Carry out CIWA, COWS and Vitals.
- Complete routine checks.
Monitor and/or administer medications, answer questions regarding medications and use discretion with PRN requests.
- Conduct medication counts.
- Facilitate client group sessions and ensure proper documentation.
- Participate in shift exchange, discussing any pertinent changes in the clients’ status.
- Create and maintain a safe, comfortable, and client-focused treatment environment by using therapeutic skills.
- Maintain strict confidentiality, HIPAA, and 42CFR Part 2 compliance.
Adhere to facility policy and procedures, State & Federal law, and accrediting agency regulations and standards.
Other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working/typing on a computer.
- Sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, climb steps, hear, see, speak.
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
- Driving in all weather conditions.
Benefits & Perks
- Health and Wellness
- Medical, dental and vision insurance*
- Supplemental accident and hospital indemnity coverage*
- Voluntary Term Life insurance*
- Employee Assistance Program
- Monthly wellness reimbursement*
- Financial
- Competitive salary
- Employee recognition and rewards programs
- Employee referral incentive program
- Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan
- Work/Life Perks
- Professional growth and development
- Continuing education reimbursement
- Unlimited paid time off* (exempt employees) + sick days
- Paid time off policy* (non-exempt employees) + sick days
- Paid holidays (exempt) or ability to earn 1.5x base hourly rate (non-exempt)
*Full-time employees
This description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
The salary range/hiring range is based on possible base salaries and does not include the value of our total rewards package. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, and skills, along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure pay equity is achieved and maintained.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Tech provides direct patient care and maintains a safe treatment environment for clients with substance use and mental health disorders. Key duties include conducting safety checks, administering medications, facilitating group sessions, and documenting client progress.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma, at least one year of residential behavioral health experience, and a valid driver's license. QMAP and CPR certifications are required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 63% have no call, 45% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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