Behavioral Health Technician - PRN Nights

8 days ago

Colorado$21.47 - $26.50/hrPer Diem / PRNBehavioral Health

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Job Description

About the Role

Join ERC Pathlight as a Behavioral Health Technician – PRN Nights in United States.

Key Responsibilities

must haves: High school diploma or GED (required) Valid driver’s license with safe driving record (this requirement is only for locations that have company vehicles or locations that drive on behalf of the company) 6 months of direct patient care experience (preferred) Mental Health/Psych Tech, CNA (preferred) Teammates working in a Colorado Residential Child Care facility (RCCF) must: be at least twenty-one (21) years of age or be at least eighteen (18) years of age and work directly under the supervision of a teammate over twenty-one (21) years of age (required) BHT II must haves: High school diploma or GED (required) New hires: 1 year of direct patient care experience (required) Valid driver’s license with safe driving record (this requirement is only for locations that have company vehicles or locations that drive on behalf of the company) Mental Health/Psych Tech, CNA (preferred) Minimum of 1 year of ERC milieu experience (required, for internal teammates only) Teammates working in a Colorado Residential Child Care facility (RCCF) must: be at least twenty-one (21) years of age or be at least eighteen (18) years of age and work directly under the supervision of a teammate over twenty-one (21) years of age (required) The compensation range for this position is based upon candidate experience and market expectations.

provide bathroom and mealtime support as well as contribute to the implementation of therapeutic programming.

Requirements

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Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $21.47 - $26.50/hr

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

Call responsibilities required.

Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join ERC Pathlight as a Behavioral Health Technician – PRN Nights.

Key Skills

Milieu managementPatient supervisionDe-escalationCoping skills implementationVital signs monitoringMeal supportDocumentationSafety checksPatient transportationActivities of daily living support

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Position Insights

Behavioral Health — Physician Career Context

This Behavioral Health position at ERC Pathlight 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

Stated compensation: $21.47 - $26.50/hr.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $27 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Colorado.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Milieu management, Patient supervision, De-escalation, Coping skills implementation, Vital signs monitoring, Meal support, Documentation, Safety checks. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct patient care, supervision, and support within an inpatient or residential setting. Responsibilities include maintaining program structure, conducting safety checks, assisting with daily living activities, and implementing therapeutic programming.

Benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, Retirement Benefits, Tuition Reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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