Support the implementation of individualized care plans for clients facing mental health and substance use challenges across various programs. Responsibilities include monitoring client behavior, facilitating group activities, and performing crisis intervention and de-escalation when necessary.
Job DetailsJob Location
Merle
Evans
Center -
Greeley,
CO 80631Position
Type:
Full
Time
BenefitedEducation
Level: 4
Year
DegreeSalary
Range: $19.33 - $27.08
HourlyJob
Shift: OvernightBehavioral Health Worker II Full-Time Float Pool 5.5% Crisis Program Add-On is available
Shift
Differentials
Available 2
Shifts
Available
Shift:
Wednesday -
Saturday - 10:00 pm - 8:30 am
Shift:
Saturday -
Tuesday - 10:00 pm - 8:30 am
Program:
Float
Pool
Education
Requirements:
High
School
Diploma/GED
Employment
Type:
Full-Time
Location:
Greeley,
CO
Posting
Closes: 07.31.2026 At North Range Behavioral Health, we believe no one should face mental health challenges alone. Our compassionate team provides comprehensive, person-centered care, supporting individuals, families, and communities to thrive. We’re proud to be a leader in behavioral health services across Weld County, offering programs for all ages and backgrounds. Our work is grounded in collaboration, trauma-informed care, and evidence-based practices, creating meaningful, lasting impact every day. Why North Range Behavioral Health? Because your work should matter – and here, it truly does!
Vision:
Where
Hope
Begins, and
Change
Is
Possible
Mission: North Range Behavioral Health provides compassionate, comprehensive care for people who face mental health and addiction challenges.
Values
Customer
First: We help our customers achieve recovery every day.
Compassion
We treat everyone with kindness, empathy, and dignity.
Collaboration
We build strong relationships, internally and externally, to ensure effective care for our customers
QualificationsAbout the
Role: Behavioral Health Workers support the implementation of individualized care plans for clients facing mental health and/or substance use challenges. They adhere to the policies, rules, regulations, and directives of North Range Behavioral Health while facilitating client engagement. Behavioral Health Workers act as sources of emotional support, assist with resource navigation and problem-solving, and advocate for clients' needs to ensure their active participation in care plans.
This position will provide services in the following programs: Crisis Stabilization
Services (Acute
Treatment
Unit and
Withdrawal
Management (Detox): Crisis Stabilization Services (CSS) delivers comprehensive care for individuals facing mental health challenges and substance use disorders. Through our Acute Treatment Unit and Withdrawal Management (Detox) programs, we address clients’ unique needs with empathy and expertise. Our services include individual counseling, medication monitoring, case management, group therapy, withdrawal management, tailored discharge and aftercare planning, all designed to empower clients on their path to recovery.
Crisis
Response
Team (Crisis
Walk-In
Center): The Crisis Response Team is a specialized team that works to provide critical assessments and care for individuals and families in crisis across Weld County and a 12-county region in Northeast Colorado. This rewarding role involves responding to emergency walk-ins, crisis calls, and after-hours on-call situations. You’ll have the chance to make an immediate impact by conducting evaluations, identifying the best care options in the least restrictive settings, and facilitating connections to appropriate resources. In this position, you may also provide intensive care coordination for Weld County clients and assist with discharge planning, helping individuals successfully transition from higher levels of care back into their communities.
True
North: At True North, we are committed to transforming lives impacted by substance use and addiction. Our Intensive Residential Treatment program offers up to 45 days of personalized, harm-reduction-focused care for individuals aged 18 and older. Through therapy, structured support, life skills training, and community reengagement, we help residents build a solid foundation for a healthier, more fulfilling future. We collaborate with programs like Withdrawal Management, Crisis Response Teams, Intensive Outpatient, Medication-Assisted Treatment, and Recovery Support Services, ensuring comprehensive support for every step of the recovery journey.
Wings
Women struggling with addiction have limited options for treatment, and even fewer options if they are pregnant or have small children. The Wings program provides residential and intensive outpatient treatment for pregnant women and their children aged birth to five. These comprehensive services facilitate recovery from addiction and promote family self-sufficiency and healthy lifestyle choices. Wings works closely with the North Range Behavioral Health Early Childhood and Family Connects programs, and continued treatment includes the children in a whole family approach.
Recovery
Support
Services: Recovery Support Services provides a comprehensive continuum of care designed to meet the diverse needs of individuals in our community. This position will primarily fill in at the Maxwell Center, a 10-bed, long-term care facility offering daily living assistance, personal care, homemaking services, and ongoing oversight to residents. Residents of Maxwell also engage in group and recreational therapy and actively participate in outpatient treatment through North Range Behavioral Health. In addition to the Maxwell Center, this position partners with Greeley’s newest permanent supportive housing community, StarRise. StarRise provides free, on-site services to residents, including case management, nutrition support, medical and mental health care, employment assistance, and benefits enrollment. This position includes eligibility for a monthly performance bonus.
What
You
Will Do: Assist supervisory staff in assuring that clients comply with program rules, guidelines, and directives while they participate in all aspects of daily living and treatment within the facility and outside the facility when instructed. Assist in the client administration process, including orientation, training, and other activities to maximize clients' positive adjustment to the setting. Observe client behavior to identify changes or indicators of special needs and report those observations to designated staff as they occur. Participate in the delivery of group activities and serve as an assistant to the clinical staff in treatment events as requested. May participate in one-to-one treatment sessions with clients as designated by the program. Assist with meal service and participate with clients during mealtime as indicated by client care plans; assist with client wellness checks and breaks per program requirements. They may be required to monitor clients on breaks where tobacco products are used. Conduct house/community meetings and engage in client discussions. Assist in monitoring client use of medications and management of those medications. Assist in special outings, tours, trips, and other special projects that are part of the program plans. Function as a crisis intervention specialist when required to implement response plans for a client demonstrating difficult behaviors, health emergencies, or natural disasters. Use appropriate de-escalation, seclusion, and/or restraint techniques when necessary following program guidelines. Demonstrate competency in the use of timeouts, token economy, therapeutic privacy, therapeutic physical restraint, and locked time out as behavioral interventions as appropriate for the facility and situation.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree in a Human Services field and a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Candidates must be able to implement behavioral interventions and adhere to agency policies and regulations.
high school
bachelor degree
Case Management
Patient Monitoring
Crisis Intervention
Trauma-Informed Care
Client Advocacy
Resource Navigation
De-escalation Techniques
Medication Monitoring
Behavioral Health Support
Group Therapy Assistance
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Professional Development Opportunities
Employee Referral Bonuses
Health Reimbursement Account
Retirement Plan With Employer Contributions
Loan Forgiveness Opportunities
Posting details
Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$19 - $27/hr
Location
Greeley, Colorado
Posted
Jun 2, 2026
Closes
Jul 31, 2026
Application
Employer website
You’re a
Great
Fit
If
You: Have a bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field from an accredited college or university. A valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets agency insurability requirements.
Perks and
Benefits: Generous PTO and paid holidays Multiple medical, dental, and vision plans at no cost to employees Health Reimbursement Account Retirement plan with employer contributions Loan forgiveness opportunities Employee referral bonuses
Professional development opportunities
Our
Commitment to
Equity: North Range Behavioral Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and supportive workplace for all. We welcome applicants of every background, including race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, and all other legally protected characteristics. We believe a diverse team strengthens our ability to serve our community.
Market context
Colorado behavioral health internships are competitive
In Colorado, behavioral-health practicum and internship roles often draw steady interest from students preparing for licensure, especially in mental health and substance use treatment settings. These positions are competitive because employers look for candidates who are already enrolled in a qualifying master’s program, eligible for placement, and ready to learn under licensed supervision. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your program’s placement rules and tailor your application to your licensure goals.
