Behavioral Health Tech I - Front Range

Reports to: Milieu Manager

Job Category: Hourly | Non-Exempt | Full-Time | Part-Time

Salary Range: $19.00 to $21.85 per hour, plus overnight shift differential

Job Site: Foundry Front Range (Broomfield)

Shifts: Day 5:30AM-2PM | Swing 12:30PM-9PM | Overnight 8PM-6:30AM

Job Summary:

The Behavioral Health Tech I assists with providing direct patient care and maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment. This position supports daily operations, patient monitoring, and documentation basics following established protocols.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Entry-level position.
• CPR certification required, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

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 provided training safely and effectively.
• Ability to listen well, take direction,and follow established protocols.
• Must be able to maintain personal and professional boundaries.
• Excellent teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• 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.
• 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.