Behavior Health Technician I

The role

This person provides direct care and therapeutic support to individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use crises. They ensure a safe, structured environment through milieu management, 1:1 engagement, and crisis de-escalation.

What you will do

• Supervise and support individuals in care, maintaining safety and program structure.
• Perform safety checks and document observations accurately.
• Conduct 1:1 engagement to encourage treatment participation and emotional regulation.
• Obtain vital signs at required intervals.
• Administer medications (QMAP).
• Assist with admissions and discharges, including orientation and documentation.
• Facilitate psychoeducational and skills-based groups.
• Use verbal de-escalation strategies during behavioral health emergencies.
• Support daily living needs (meals, cleaning, laundry).
• Coordinate care with treatment team members.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or related field
• QMAP
• First Aid
• CPR
• Minimum 1 year experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness
• Must meet qualifications outlined in 6 CCR 1011-1 Chapter 07
• Standing, walking, stooping, bending, lifting up to 50 lbs
• Repetitive hand/finger motions, manual dexterity
• Fine motor skills
• Visual and auditory acuity
• Capacity to handle emotionally charged situations
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Nice to have

• Behavioral Health Technician Certification or Qualified Behavioral Health Assistant (QBHA)
• crisis setting experience
• valid Class “S” driver’s license

Benefits

• robust Benefits

Before you apply

• We will accept applications on an ongoing basis.

About the company

WellPower envisions a community where every person’s mental health is fostered through strength, resilience and hope. They empower people to overcome barriers and achieve lasting well-being through collaborative behavioral health care and comprehensive support.