Behavioral Health Technician-Lead (S0271)

Behavioral Health Technician, Lead - Full Time - Regional Crisis Center – Durango, CO 

Position Summary: The primary role of the Behavioral Health Technician Team (BHT), Lead is to oversee unit operations and to deliver supervision to the staff assigned. This position is also responsible for providing direct client care to clients as needed with substance use/alcohol use-specific therapy. The BHT, Lead is responsible for oversight of all documentation, program changes, and ensuring that staff are following all Axis Health System programming and policies.  

Our ideal candidate for our BHT, Lead position will have a high school or GED diploma, be CAT certified, and have 2 years of experience in a crisis stabilization unit with withdrawal management or in a detox setting or experience in a SUD program. A bachelor’s degree is preferred, in addition to a CAS or LAC license. Two to three years of experience in a CSU, withdrawal management or detox setting with prior supervisory experience and peer certification is also preferred.

Salary:  Starting at $21 (18.50 base + $2.50 locale = $21.00) to $23.72 per hour and considers preferred experience and preferred certification as described above.

Commitment to Pay Standards: We are committed to fair and equitable hiring with salaries based on relevant factors, such as work experience, education, and certification/licensure (rather than wage history).  

Benefits:

• Medical (HDHP or PPO)               •            Long Term Disability
• 401k offering up to 6% match    •            Short Term Disability
• Health Savings Account               •            Dental
• Flexible Spending Account          •            Vision
• Dependent Care Account            •            Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance                                •            College Invest plans
• Annual Wellness Benefits            •            Personal Days
• Loan Repayment Programs         •            (9) Company Paid Holidays
• (3) weeks of All Paid Leave (APL) for first 2 years with full-time employment.
• On-going training & educational opportunities for professional development are also available.

Physical demands: Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand, or kneel and occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop. Must have ability to sit for longer periods at a computer. Employee must be able to travel between AXIS HEALTH SYSTEM locations. Possible potential exposure to communicable disease. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. AXIS HEALTH SYSTEM may make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of mental health medications and mental health diagnoses preferred.
• Knowledge of diverse issues including mental illness, co-occurring disorders, substance abuse, TBI, dementia and developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of community mental/physical health resources and their eligibility criteria and provide rapid linkage to treatment providers.
• Communicate confidential information only as required to perform job responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of HIPAA and 42 CFR, Pt 2.
• Working knowledge of involuntary mental hea