Charge​/Mental Health Technician

Job Details:

Job Location:

Colorado Springs, CO , Position Type:
Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $19.00 - $23.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage:
Negligible, Job Shift: Day, Job Category:
Nonprofit - Social Services

Are you passionate about helping youth succeed and ready to take on a leadership role in a mission-driven environment? Griffith Centers is seeking a Charge/Mental Health Technician to help ensure the safety, well-being, and growth of youth receiving residential treatment services. In this role, you will provide direct support to youth while serving as a leader on shift, coordinating daily operations, supporting staff, responding to crises, and fostering a safe, structured, and trauma-informed environment where young people can thrive.

• Pay range: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour
• $1.00 per hour shift differential when working in the Charge role
• Retention bonuses of $100 after 30 days, $150 after 6 months, and $200 after 1 year of employment.
• Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits
• Participation in our 403(b) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Colorado paid sick leave in accordance with Colorado Health Families and Workplaces (HFWA)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development and training/certification opportunities

• Ensure appropriate daily staffing in accordance with CDHS-mandated staff-to-client ratios by scheduling, adjusting coverage, and providing on-the-floor support as needed.
• Maintain a safe, trauma-informed environment by consistently monitoring program areas, addressing behavioral or safety concerns, and prioritizing the physical and emotional well‑being of youth and staff.
• Lead crisis response efforts, including de‑escalation, lockdown procedures, fire and safety drills, and immediate coordination with on‑call supervisors, law enforcement, or emergency medical services when necessary.
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and on‑the‑job training to Mental Health Technicians and other staff; ensure adherence to policy, encourage professional development, and promote consistent quality of care.
• Uphold all CDHS Volume 7 standards related to incident reporting, client supervision, physical intervention, and documentation timelines; ensure reports are accurate, reviewed, and submitted on time.
• Maintain thorough and timely documentation in the charge log, including incident reports, staffing updates, safety concerns, and any changes in client status.
• Safely participate in crisis intervention procedures, including physical restraint techniques, when necessary to maintain the safety of youth, staff, and others.

Monday through Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

• 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.
• Colorado substitute teacher’s license or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• 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.
• Valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one with a clean motor vehicle record.
• Must successfully pass a pre‑employment drug…