Behavioral Health Technician - Day Shift

Responsibilities $4,000 Sign-On Bonus with commitment! Highlands Behavioral Health System is an 86 bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in Littleton, CO. Highlands features individual units for adolescents, adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. If you have a passion for Mental Health Care, Please explore employment options with us! Website: Highlands Behavioral Health System (uhsinc.com) The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) manages the immediate milieu of patients, facilitates group therapy, aids with activities of daily living, and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment, under the direction and supervision of the Charge Nurse. Job Duties/Responsibilities: Consistently provides supervision for assigned patients. Facilitate psycho-educational groups. Clearly documents observations of patient behavior. Performs basic housekeeping tasks required to maintain patient living areas. Ensures safety of patient at all times. Benefit & Reward Highlights: Tuition and Educational Reimbursement Program. Student Loan Repayment Program. Challenging and rewarding work environment Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans Discounts on pet insurance, automotive insurance & homeowners insurance 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:benefits.uhsguest.com Available Shifts: Days: (7:00a-3:30p); every other weekend required Shift Differential Pay: Weekdays (3pm - 11pm): $3.25, weekdays (11pm - 7am): $5.00; weekends (7am - 3pm): $2.00, weekends (3pm - 11pm): $5.00, weekends (11pm - 7am): $7.00. *Advancement Opportunities & Incentives - BHT Career Ladder Program: A new BHT must be employed for a 6-month period and will then be introduced to the BHT Career Ladder Program. The BHT can achieve advancement in title and compensation by following the BHT Career Ladder process. $1 added to base rate of pay if bilingual (must pass a language assessment; eligible to take assessment after completing first 30 days) Questions or concerns? Contact the Human Resources department at HIGHLANDSBHSHumanResourceContact@uhsinc.com. Screening of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Qualifications Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelors degree in human services field preferred. Two+ (2+) years of education focused on nursing, psychology, social service, medicine or related field or completion of EMT, CNA, Medical Assistant, Security Training program or equivalent preferred. At least one year relevant experience preferred. Must maintain a valid driver's license in the applicable state. Additional Requirements: CPR certification within 30 days of employment and successful completion of training in Handle with Care. Certification training may be obtained during new hire orientation. About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various