Community Reach Center·Thornton, Colorado
The Behavioral Technician provides milieu management and skills training to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for clients with mental health conditions. Responsibilities include medication administration, clinical documentation, and coordinating care with families and external facilities.
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Looking to join a compassionate community dedicated to providing exceptional mental health outcomes?
Community Reach Center is that place.
We prioritize empowering individuals living with mental health conditions, engaging with partners to make a lasting impact, and caring for our team on a personal level.
Our mission is to enhance community health through evidence-based practices and convenient service locations, ensuring the well-being of our consumers and communities.
At Community Reach Center, we offer more than just a job – we provide an experience that nurtures personal and professional growth.
Join us and gain the skills to pursue your dreams while finding fulfillment within our team!
Employee’s First Approach – At Community Reach Center, we prioritize an exceptional employee experience.
We know that it’s imperative to prioritize our employees needs first, so they can be their best selves for the mission we serve.
We’re eager to work with passionate, forward-thinking, talented, team members.
The Perks – We also believe our employees deserve an exceptional compensation and benefits package.
Competitive compensation 401K with matching Wellness Program Health Insurance Reimbursement Allocation Medical, dental, and vision insurance Internal Opportunities & Free trainings Shift differential pay when applicable Bilingual stipend pay 24/7 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and a balanced lifestyle Opportunity for cross-licensure sponsorship if eligible & applicable Healthy Work Life Balance Excellent PTO & Paid Holiday Tuition Reimbursement Loan Forgiveness options including National Heath Service Corps, Colorado Health Service Corps and Public Student Loan Forgiveness.
The Behavioral Technician (“BHT”) is an integral member of Community Reach Center’s Residential Services (“Division”) Division. The Clinician provides milieu management services to promote a safe, therapeutic environment utilizing psychiatric rehabilitation and other evidence-based practice models. Essential Functions: Monitors activities of daily living for clients and provides skills-training as needed. Documents intervention and program activity and maintains accurate and timely clinical records Provides medication administration as directed by Colorado regulations, facility policies and procedures, and physician orders Coordinates care with consumer, families, center staff, and/or external facilities to ensure continuation of care Attends and participates in supervision, team meetings, and in-services education and training opportunities Provides therapeutic crisis intervention and emergency services as required Monitors collection of urine drug screens and breathalyzers Responsible for cooking, aiding in house laundry and clean-up of the facility Transports consumers to appointments as needed Complete admission check-ins to units, provide regular safety checks on units, and monitor clients regularly Maintains confidentiality of consumer record Other duties as assigned
Requires Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or directly related field 6+ months of experience working with adults who have mental illness, particularly those individuals diagnosed with a serious and persistent mental illness. clinical skills Familiarity with current DSM 5 and diagnostic techniques Valid Colorado Driver’s license with a clean driving record Bilingual Spanish preferred, but not required Physical Requirements: Regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work. Light to moderate lifting is required, Regular, predictable attendance is required.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field and at least 6 months of experience working with adults with serious mental illness. A valid Colorado driver's license is required, and bilingual Spanish skills are preferred.
Market context
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.