Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health Technician

Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80303

$19.29 - $28.24 an hour - Half-Time Days, 24 hours per week

+$2.50/hr for weekend shifts.

Boulder Community Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician, where you will serve as a dedicated patient caregiver for young, middle and older adults. The BHT implements delegated aspects of patient treatment plans and participates in a therapeutic milieu under the direction of the clinician in charge. The BHT works closely with patients experiencing problems affecting their mental/emotional well-being such as serious psychological distress, suicidal thoughts and mental health disorders, substance use disorder, and alcohol or drug addiction. Behavioral Health Services encompass promotion of mental/emotional health; prevention of mental and substance use disorders, substance use; treatments and services for mental and substance use disorders; and recovery support.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including a FREE employee-only option
• Dental and Vision insurance
• BCH paid Life Insurance; Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance plans
• Short-term and Long-term disability coverage
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement plan with BCH matching contributions, and discretionary lump sum contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Education assistance program
• Voluntary Wellness programs, to include biometrics, wellness team challenges, and much more
• Staff Support Initiatives such as Sound Baths, Meditation, Massages, and Reiki
• Free one-on-one retirement planning sessions
• Employee Assistance Program offering 8 free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your family

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work or preferred.
• BLS certification and de-escalation training required by the end of conditional period.
• Wilderness First Aide required within 6 months for techs working in nature-based programs.
• One-year experience in an inpatient and/or outpatient psychiatric facility preferred

Responsibilities

• Develops, maintains and terminates a therapeutic relationship with patients.
• Records observation of significant patient behavior through progress notes.
• Implements program schedule, leads or co-facilitates therapeutic groups and individual activities, and maintains appropriate structure for patients.
• Assists clinician in charge with patient transportation and maintaining patient safety to off-site therapeutic setting
• Documents completion of all treatment assignments and 1:1 interaction with patients in the Electronic Health Record.
• Participates in the admission, transfer and discharge of patients

About Boulder Community Health and Boulder, Colorado

Boulder Community Health (BCH) is a not-for-profit healthcare organization based in Boulder, Colorado, serving the Boulder County community. Our flagship facility, Boulder Community Hospital, along with several other locations, provides comprehensive care, including acute care, emergency services, psychiatric care, and outpatient services. BCH offers a wide range of specialties, including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, maternity, and mental health care, with a strong emphasis on patient-centered, high-quality care.

We are dedicated to improving community health through advanced medical technology, evidence-based practices, wellness programs, and community outreach initiatives. BCH maintains strong partnerships with local physicians and supports public health efforts to promote healthy lifestyles and address health disparities. As a Certified Level II Trauma Center, Boulder Community Hospital provides expert emergency care for serious and complex injuries while delivering comprehensive services across the full continuum of care.

EOE/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplace.

BCH will never conduct interviews or ask for employment documents via text.

This position has no close date. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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Boulder Community Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician, who implements delegated aspects of patient treatment plans and participates in a therapeutic milieu under the direction of the clinician in charge.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including a FREE employee only option
• Demonstrates ability to assess, treat and or care for patients throughout the developmental lifespan from adult to Geriatric patients.
• Demonstrates basic knowledge and understanding of DSM-5 diagnosis.
• Demonstrated knowledge of suicide prevention strategies, assesses for suicidal ideation and implements suicide prevention interventions as appropriate.
• Assesses the milieu, identifies priorities and communicates the priorities to the Charge RN or clinician in charge.
• Demonstrates an ability to set effective limits consistent with hospital philosophy and treatment plans.

•. Demonstrates ability to effectively use de-escalations skills and practices situational awareness to manage milieu and maintain unit safety to attain treatment goals

• Demonstrates leadership in managing milieu for safety structure to attain treatment goals.

Boulder Community Health’s vision is partnering to create and care for the healthiest community in the nation. We are a community owned-and-operated nonprofit health system dedicated to providing local access to high-quality medical care to our community in Boulder and surrounding areas.

We are known across Colorado for our clinical excellence in heart care, neurosurgery, stroke care, orthopedics and cancer care. We’re proud of our tradition of being an early adopter of new technologies and medical techniques that improve care for our patients. We are a Certified Level II Trauma Center with numerous awards and recognition including the 2023 Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award, 2022 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care from Leapfrog, Money Magazine and Newsweek and Boulder Weekly’s 2022 Best Hospital.

Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, living and working in Boulder means enjoying the outdoors and natural beauty, bringing a fresh perspective to healthcare practice.

As an employee at Boulder Community Health, you will enjoy working in state-of-the-art facilities with competitive compensation and benefits, including health/dental/life, tuition reimbursement and an on-site fitness center. You also have access to an incredible Employee Wellness and Support program, employee activities, discounts and more!

This position is an internal opening and will close in 3 days. Applications will be accepted until the closing date.