Behavior Health Technician - Saturday 7am - 7pm

The role

Behavioral Health Technician I provides direct care and therapeutic support. This role ensures a safe, structured environment for individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use crises.

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

• All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a credentialing and verification process
• Verification of educational credentials and professional certifications
• Minimum of 5 years Employment history review
• Professional license validation
• Background check

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.