Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Adolescent Behavioral Health

2 months ago
United States$20.25 - $28.35 / hrFull TimeGeneral Medicine

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Denver Health as a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Adolescent Behavioral Health in United States. We are recruiting for a motivated Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Adolescent Behavioral Health to join our team! We are here for life’s journey.

Key Responsibilities

  • 10 regulations and department policy and procedure. Is aware of legal aspects of care as defined by C. S. 27

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $20.25 - $28.35 / hr
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Denver Health in United States.

Key Skills

Patient CareTherapeutic Group SessionsPlan of Care DevelopmentPatient AdmissionVital SignsLaboratory Specimen CollectionPatient TransportationSafety MonitoringConfidentiality MaintenanceSeclusion/Restraint ProceduresLegal Aspects of Care (C.S. 27-10)Interpersonal RelationshipsMilieu ManagementDocumentationCommunication SkillsMS Office Suite

Requirements

A High School Diploma or GED is required, though two years of related experience is preferred. Candidates must possess a current BLS certification from the AHA and demonstrate sensitivity and specific communication skills for dealing with psychiatric patients and milieu management.
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Position Insights

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

This General Medicine position at Denver Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

Denver Health lists compensation for this physician position at $42k to $59k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • Transparent compensation ($42k–$59k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Therapeutic Group Sessions, Plan of Care Development, Patient Admission, Vital Signs, Laboratory Specimen Collection, Patient Transportation, Safety Monitoring. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for providing direct patient care and maintaining a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for psychiatric patients, which includes conducting therapeutic group sessions under RN supervision. Essential functions involve assisting with admissions...

Benefits package: Paid days off, Retirement plan employer contribution, Medical plans, Free RTD EcoPass, Employee fitness center, Wellness classes, Childcare discount programs, Tuition reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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Benefits & Perks

Paid days off
Retirement plan employer contribution
Medical plans
Free RTD EcoPass
Employee fitness center
Wellness classes
Childcare discount programs
Tuition reimbursement

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

2mo ago