Behavioral Health Technician - Spectrum Healthcare Resources
Aurora, CO
About the Job
Job Description
Spectrum Healthcare Resources has a potential need for a Behavioral Health Technician.
Location: Buckley Space Force Base, COPosition Type: Full-Time
About the Role:
Join our team as a Behavioral Health Technician, where you will play a vital role in supporting the mental health and well-being of patients. This position involves direct patient care, assessment, and coordination of behavioral health services.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education:
- Certificate (Level 2) or Associate’s degree from an accredited Psychiatric Technician Program or equivalent education and experience.
- Experience:
- At least 2 years of experience as a Behavioral Health Technician post-graduation.
- Experience in the U.S. military or civilian psychiatric technician training program.
- Certification:
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Skills:
- Proficient in English communication (reading, writing, speaking).
- Strong team collaboration skills with professionalism and positive attitude.
- Competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Core Duties:
- Assist in the treatment and rehabilitation of patients.
- Conduct initial assessments including psychological testing, interviews, and mental status examinations.
- Provide patient education on mental health topics.
- Monitor, record, and report patient progress.
- Conduct or assist in group and individual counseling sessions.
- Implement precautionary measures to prevent patient injury or suicide.
- Record vital signs and maintain patient records.
- Coordinate care with other agencies and facilitate patient referrals to appropriate services.
- Ensure compliance with Army, DHA, and Combatant Command policies on deployment assessments.
Company Overview:
Spectrum Healthcare Resources (SHR) was established in 1988 to deliver systems and processes designed to meet the unique needs of Military and VA Health Systems. SHR is a leading organization that provides physician and clinical staffing and management services to United States Military Treatment Facilities, VA clinics and other Federal Agencies through various contracting vehicles. A Joint Commission Health Care Staffing Services firm, SHR is the military staffing division of TeamHealth, a Nationwide organization that serves 850 civilian and military hospitals with a team of 9,600 affiliated health care professionals.
Spectrum Healthcare Resources is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
