Mental Health Technician (Day Treatment)

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!

Were seeking dedicated Mental Health Technicians to provide individual and group guidance services to students and clients with behavioral educational personal and/or social challenges primarily in a school setting.

What We Offer:

• Base pay of $18.50/hr. Additional $3/hr when working in the residential setting (through approved grant period).
• Opportunity to obtain a substitute teacher authorization andearn an additional $1/hr while working in that role.
• Bonuses of $100 after 30 days $150 after 6months and $200 after 1 yearof 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:

• Provides consistent full-time supervision for the education clients at all times to ensure accountability and safety of clients.
• Works within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure unity in client care and treatment goals.
• Participates in and follows intervention protocols specific to Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) including and up to physical restraint.
• Assists in the transportation of clients as necessary per agencys request.
• Assists clients in treatment process to include social skills development life skills development and anger management.
• Mandatory Reporter of Abuse (reports any and all concerns related to client care safety and protection).

Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Qualifications:

• A 4-year college degree and at least one (1) year of relevant experience is preferred; however the following substitutions will be considered:

1. A high school diploma or equivalent plus at least two (2) years of experience in the human services field.
2. A high school diploma or equivalent plus 30 semester hours of college credit and at least one (1) year of relevant experience.

• Colorado substitute teachers 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 agencys clients and staff.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and trust.
• Must pass a background check drug screening and physical exam.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Why Griffith Centers

• Community Impact: Be part of a team that is dedicated to serving the local community and making a difference in the lives of children and families.
• Values-Driven Culture!Embody our core values: service oriented psychological and physical safety ethical passionate and collaborative and see how they can transform lives.
• Exciting Challenges: Thrive in a fast-paced community setting that creates dynamic vibrant and diverse activities and interactions and every day presents new opportunities for growth and learning.

Griffith Centers is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of disability or any other status protected by applicable federal state or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please contact at

As a federal contractor Griffith Centers maintains a policy of a drug-free workplace. Candidates for employment must pass a drug screen and all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing.

Except as may be required by state law employment with Griffith Centers is at-will meaning that either you or Griffith Centers may terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without notice subject only to applicable law. All employees may be subject to an initial evaluation period of approximately 90 days; however this initial evaluation does not guarantee any term of employment and the employer may exercise the right to end their work relationship with the company for any reason. Completion of the introductory period does not alter the at-will nature of employment.

Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis.