Behavioral Health Tech CR Team

As part of the Clinical Resource (CR) Team, the Behavioral Health Technician assists clinical staff and is responsible for providing a safe, supportive, therapeutic and trauma-informed environment for children and adolescents. Performs supervised duties under the direction of a licensed professional. Responsible for assisting with the safety and management of patients that may experience psychiatric crisis and provides direct patient safety observation and monitoring. Learns and maintains competency in crisis prevention training and verbal de-escalation skills.
The Behavioral Health Technician may begin their shift in one unit and based on a change in census and acuity be reallocated to a different unit to meet operational needs. However, it is also possible for the Behavioral Health Technician to experience extended periods of time in one department to offset long-term absences.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists in the admission process, answers client questions, and assists clients in adjusting to the program routine.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job; exercises sound professional judgment and seeks assistance as necessary to effectively manage patient behaviors.
• Provides customer service in alignment with CHCO standards.
• Continuously observes, monitors and records patient behavior and activities. Reports any changes in physical, mental, or emotional condition to clinical staff.
• Identifies safety concerns and ensures safety of the physical environment. Intervenes and escalates safety concerns through appropriate channels.
• Demonstrates sensitivity in dealing with the psychiatric patient population which requires very specific communication skills and an unconditional positive regard and non-punitive approach with patients, as directed by the plan of care. Has the ability to handle milieu management. May encounter escalated patient situations.
• Assists with direct patient care and management of children and adolescents while under the direction of a licensed professional. May receive mentorship from BHS staff.
• Assists, monitors, and collaborates recreational, educational, and therapeutic groups for patients.
• Communicates with other staff as necessary to promote quality client care.
• Ensures proper documentation of patient progress in accordance with CHCO and regulatory standards; completes 15-minute patient checks; provides one-to-one patient observation and/or milieu management.
• Attends educational in-services for Behavioral Health unlicensed assistive professionals; participates in unit committees and educational offerings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degrees

  • High School diploma or GED

• Experience
  • Required:One (1) year of work experience in a healthcare, human services, education, customer service or related field.
    • Behavioral Health Experience Preferred
• Licenses & Certifications
  • Basic Life Support
• Additional Requirements
  • Certification Must obtain de-escalation certification offered by CHCO within 90 days of hire.

Schedule/Shift

• 24hrs PT
• Nights

Salary Information
Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

Hourly Range: $17.40 to $26.10

Benefits Information
Here, you matter. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

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