Qualified Behavioral Health Assistant (Peer Services)

Facilitate evening life skills and behavioral health groups (7-9 PM) focused on mindfulness, emotion regulation, recovery planning, communication skills, and goal setting Maintain accurate, strengths-based documentation submitted within 24 hours of services Guide clients in identifying and practicing healthy coping strategies and problem-solving approaches Model appropriate emotional regulation, boundaries, and interpersonal communication in all settings Collaborate with clinical staff, peer support, and case management teams to support continuity of care Promptly report safety concerns, behavioral incidents, or emerging client needs to the appropriate team lead Attend biweekly QBHA or clinical supervision and participate in professional development sessions as required Maintain a safe, inclusive, and skill-building group environment Provide coverage or shift adjustments as needed within assigned client groups or housing units

Required Qualifications:

Current certification as a Qualified Behavioral Health Assistant (QBHA) through a Colorado BHA-approved training program (STRONG

REQUIREMENT

) High school diploma or GED Reliable transportation to travel between residential and outpatient locations Basic computer and documentation skills (training available if needed) Strong interpersonal communication, group facilitation, and emotional intelligence Ability to uphold confidentiality and practice professional boundaries Flexibility to adapt to evolving group dynamics and client needs

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in behavioral health, recovery housing, or outpatient treatment settings Familiarity with Medicaid documentation standards and strengths-based note writing Training in trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, or harm reduction Previous facilitation of psychoeducational, behavioral health, or skills groups The Qualified Behavioral Health Assistant (QBHA) at Mountain West Recovery provides behaviorally-informed support to individuals in recovery from substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges. This role centers on facilitating psychoeducational life skills groups, modeling healthy behavioral strategies, and reinforcing recovery-aligned behaviors. Using evidence-based tools and trauma-informed practices, the QBHA empowers clients to build practical life skills, strengthen emotional awareness, and sustain their progress in recovery. QBHAs reflect the organization's core values of compassion, integrity, quality, innovation, and collaboration in all aspects of client interaction. Core Values at

Work:

Compassion

• Supporting clients with empathy and nonjudgment Integrity
• Consistently completing responsibilities and documentation with care Quality
• Providing professional, structured, and impactful support Innovation
• Encouraging creative problem-solving in group settings Collaboration
• Functioning as an integral part of a client-centered treatment team

Schedule:

Evening group facilitation required (typically 7-9 PM, 2-5 nights per week) Occasional daytime supervision or training Flexible scheduling and coverage opportunities available