Behavioral Health Technician (BHT

• Days 8 hr. shifts Highlands Behavioral Health System
• 2.4 Highlands Ranch, CO Job Details Full-time $18
• $24 an hour 21 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Professional development assistance Loan forgiveness Opportunities for advancement Flexible schedule Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Qualifications Assisting with ADLs High school diploma or GED Bachelor's degree Cleaning Human Services Full Job Description $4,000 Sign-On Bonus with Commitment.

Every other weekend required.

Shift Differential Pay:

Weekdays (3pm

• 11pm): $3.25, weekdays (11pm
• 7am): $5.00; weekends (7am
• 3pm): $2.00, weekends (3pm
• 11pm): $5.00, weekends (11pm
• 7am): $7.

00.

Retention Bonus:

This position is eligible for our retention bonus program (eligible after completion of sign-on bonus); current retention bonus for BHTs is $4,000 $1 added to base rate of pay if bilingual (must pass a language assessment; eligible to take assessment after completing first 30 days)

• Advancement Opportunities

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BHT Career Ladder Program:

A new BHT must be employed for a 6-month period and will then be introduced to the BHT Career Ladder Program. The BHT can achieve advancement in title and compensation by following the BHT Career Ladder process.

HIGHLANDS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM

Highlands Behavioral Health System is an 86 bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in Littleton, CO. Highlands features individual units for adolescents, adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. For more information please visit our website at https://www.uhsinc.com/careers/.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Behavioral Health Technician manages the immediate milieu of patients, facilitates group therapy, aids with activities of daily living, and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment, under the direction and supervision of the Charge Nurse. Screening of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in human services field preferred.

Experience:

Two+ (2+) years of education focused on nursing, psychology, social service, medicine or related field or completion of EMT, CNA, Medical Assistant, Security Training program or equivalent preferred. At least one year relevant experience preferred.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.00

• $24.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Loan forgiveness Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person