Mental Health Technician; Overnight

Job Details

Job Location: Colorado Springs, CO - Colorado Springs, CO

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $22.00 - $22.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Evening

Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Join our team at Griffith Centers as a Mental Health Technician and help transform lives!

We're seeking dedicated Mental Health Technicians to provide individual and group guidance services to clients with behavioral, educational, personal, and/or social challenges in a residential setting.

• Base pay of $19/hr, plus a $3/hr stipend (through approved grant period) and a $2 shift differential when working overnight.
• Bonuses of $100 after 30 days, $150 after 6 months and $200 after 1 year of employment.
• Medical, dental, vision and voluntary benefits available to employees the first of the month after 60 days of employment. Medical, dental and vision options available free of cost for employee only.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer.
• Holiday pay available for select holidays.
• 48 hours of Colorado Sick Leave per calendar year.
• 10 Vacation days (40 hours available after 6 months of employment and accruals based on years of service).
• 40-hour annual bereavement benefit.
• Participation in our 403b retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance Program - available to employee and family members.
• Bi-weekly pay; 26 pay periods in a calendar year.
• Professional development and training/certifications

• Responsible for working with youth who have emotional and behavioral issues resulting from trauma and neglect, including those who may display verbal and physical aggression.
• Maintains consistent, full-time supervision of clients during educational, leisure, and daily activities to ensure client safety and accountability.
• Collaborates within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure consistent and coordinated client care aligned with program and individual treatment goals.
• Provides social and emotional support to clients, assisting them in developing essential daily living skills, social skills, anger management, and coping strategies through individualized therapeutic activities and skill-building exercises aligned with their treatment plans.
• Participates in and adheres to Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) protocols, including the use of physical restraint when necessary.
• Demonstrates appropriate social behaviors as a role model and actively supports conflict resolution through effective communication and problem-solving techniques.

Monday - Friday 11pm-7am

• A 4-year college degree and at least one (1) year of relevant experience is preferred; however, the following substitutions will be considered
  • A high school diploma or equivalent plus at least two (2) years of experience in the human services field.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent plus 30 semester hours of college credit and at least one (1) year of relevant experience.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent. Two years of college preferred.
• Qualified Medication Administration Personnel Certification (QMAP), or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• CPR/First Aid Certifications, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to work with sensitivity to the cultural and/or socioeconomic diversity of the agency’s clients and staff.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and trust.
• Must pass a background check, drug screening, and physical exam.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Community Impact:
  Be part of a team that is dedicated to serving the local community and making a difference in the lives of children and families.
• Values-Driven Culture! Embody our core values: service oriented, psychological and physical safety, ethical, passionate, and collaborative and see how they can transform lives.
• Exciting Challenges:
  Thrive in a fast-paced, community setting that creates dynamic, vibrant, and diverse activities and interactions, and every day presents new opportunities for growth and learning.

Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis.