Mental Health Technician (Overnight)

Job Details

Job Location: Colorado Springs, CO - Colorado Springs, CO 80909-8090Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $22.00 - $22.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: EveningJob 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.

 

What We Offer:

• 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, vison 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

 

Responsibilities:

• 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. 

 

Work Schedule: 

Monday - Friday 11pm-7am

 

Qualifications:

• 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.