Behavioral Health Technician Overnight
Listed compensation
$25-$32/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)
Serenity for Life is a new women's residential program scheduled to open the first quarter of 2025! It is a voluntary, 10-bed, luxury facility nestled in the mountains of Georgetown, Colorado. The number of beds and extended stay offers staff the ability to work closely with the residents and to make a difference in their lives, the lives of their loved ones, and the communities in which they reside. We utilize evidence-based practices and provide trauma informed care.
We provide a safe, relaxing environment while offering residents the tools and support needed to manage their substance use and co-occurring disorders. The single rooms with stream and mountain views from the balconies and private hot tubs offer a peaceful environment for residents to heal and grow.
The numerous outdoor adventures allow the residents to learn new activities, reduce stress, improve sleep, build self-confidence, and develop long-lasting friendships.
We are looking for team members who have a passion for the behavioral health field, enjoy outdoor adventures, and value open communication, teamwork, innovation, and creativity.
Position Summary
The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for providing a safe, structured, closely supervised living environment. This position works in cooperation with the clinical team in ensuring best practices are in accordance with agency standards.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Assists with the intake process by inventorying client belongings and obtaining UA and breath samples
- Assists with vital signs
- Performs rounds at designated time schedules and documents observations of client behavior
- Escorts clients to events outside of the agency such as self-help meetings, outdoor adventures, appointments, and to/from the airport or another facility
- Assists with referral and discharge resourcing and planning
- Provides service coordination and case management if CAS or CAT
- Provides skill-based education if CAS or CAT
Qualifications and Preferences
- High school diploma required
- CAS or CAT (preferred) or in process of obtaining
- One to two years of relevant experience preferred
- QMAP preferred
Pay
- $25-$32 hourly
- Shift Differential Offered
Benefits
- 401K
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Sick Leave
- Professional Development Assistance
Schedule: Weekday and weekend shifts available
Serenity for Life is a drug- and alcohol-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs, use of marijuana, and abuse of controlled substances in the workplace is not allowed. Involvement in the unlawful use, sale, manufacture, distribution or possession of controlled substances, illicit drugs, or use of alcohol / marijuana in the workplace, or working under the influence of such substances, is not allowed and may result in disciplinary action.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Technician provides a safe, structured, and closely supervised living environment for residents in a residential program. Responsibilities include assisting with intakes, monitoring vital signs, performing rounds, and escorting clients to external appointments and activities.
Requirements
A high school diploma is required for this position. Preference is given to candidates with a CAS or CAT certification and one to two years of relevant experience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 55% have no call, 40% require no weekends.
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$59k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $57k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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