Behavioral Health Tech II - Swing Shift
Listed compensation
$21.2-$24.38/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Behavioral Health Tech II
- Reports to: Milieu Manager
- Job Category: Hourly | Non-Exempt | Full-Time | Part-Time
- Salary Range: $21.20 to $24.38 per hour, plus overnight shift differential
- Job Site: Foundry Front Range (Broomfield)
- Shifts: Swing 12:30PM-9PM
Job Summary
The Behavioral Health Tech II 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. This position independently manages patient interactions, supports groups, and understands crisis de-escalation.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 1-3 years experience in substance use disorder or behavioral health required.
- CPR and QMAP certifications required, or ability to obtain within 30-60 days of hire.
- CPI preferred.
- Pursuing 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.
- Must be able to maintain personal and professional boundaries.
- Excellent teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills, including written and verbal.
- Willingness to learn and have a teachable attitude.
- Impeccable ethics and integrity.
- Proficient with G-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.
- Align and operate within the Medical and Clinical team’s treatment plan for each client.
- Communicate and collaborate with supervisors and clinicians regarding client issues and notable progress.
- 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.
- Act as mentor to new staff who are learning and shadowing.
- Participate in shift exchange, discussing any pertinent changes in the clients’ status (clinical, medical, behavioral, etc.).
- 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.
- Climbing stairs, walking, bending, reaching, sitting, standing, using hands, see, talk, hear.
- Exposure to a medical and clinical environment.
- Must be able to lift 20 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.
Employer accepts applications on an ongoing basis.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Tech II provides direct patient care, manages client interactions, and supports clinical treatment plans in a substance use and mental health setting. Responsibilities include crisis de-escalation, medication monitoring, facilitating group sessions, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma and 1-3 years of experience in substance use or behavioral health. Required certifications include CPR and QMAP, along with a valid driver's license and the ability to work with a diverse population.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% have no call, 38% require no weekends.
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in behavioral health | ranked against 1,295 Behavioral Health listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $44k–$51k | Behavioral Health median $42k (middle half $41k–$49k)30 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$46k in purchasing power | Colorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Behavioral Health listings in Colorado | 38 active | 1,296 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 78% no call · 38% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings: 4% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 12% offer loan repayment1,697 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Behavioral Health pay trend | −5.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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