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Behavioral Health Technician Day Shift

Eating Recovery Center, Denver, CO, United States


Who We Are
At ERC Pathlight, we’re on a mission to change lives—and we’re looking for people who feel called to do the same. As one of the nation’s leading treatment providers for eating disorders and mood, anxiety, and trauma‑related conditions, we bring innovative, evidence‑based, and deeply compassionate care to patients across the country. With multiple locations nationwide and extensive virtual programming, we meet patients exactly where they are and help them move toward lasting recovery. Founded in 2008 by renowned psychiatrists and psychologists, ERC Pathlight now supports more than 6,000 patients each year. Our commitment is to expand access, elevate the standard of care, and empower every patient to rebuild their life with dignity and hope.

Schedule
3 12‑hour shifts; 6 am – 6:30 pm.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Milieu management, including:

Maintains daily program structure, following program schedule

Completes observation rounds and safety checks as ordered by physician

Works with patients on de‑escalation and implements coping skills per treatment plan

Conducts room searches and luggage searches

Takes patients out on fresh‑air breaks

Provides patient transportation as needed for medical appointments (may vary by location and program)

Takes patient vital signs, weights, urine specific gravity (may vary by location and program)

Acts as secondary support staff in group therapy (may vary by location and program)

Provides meal support and bathroom monitoring

Completes documentation of patient observations, meals and individual check‑ins occurring during shift

Assists with morning routine and activities of daily living while patients are in spa/bathroom

BHT I Must Haves

High school diploma or GED (required)

Valid driver’s license with safe driving record (required only for locations that have company vehicles or drive on behalf of the company)

6 months of direct patient care experience (preferred)

Mental Health/Psych Tech, CNA (preferred)

Teammates working in a Colorado Residential Child Care facility (RCCF) must:

be at least twenty‑one (21) years old

or be at least eighteen (18) years old and work directly under the supervision of a teammate over twenty‑one (21) years old (required)

BHT II Must Haves

High school diploma or GED (required)

New hires: 1 year of direct patient care experience (required)

Valid driver’s license with safe driving record (required only for locations that have company vehicles or drive on behalf of the company)

Mental Health/Psych Tech, CNA (preferred)

Minimum of 1 year of ERC milieu experience (required, for internal teammates only)

Teammates working in a Colorado Residential Child Care facility (RCCF) must:

be at least twenty‑one (21) years old

or be at least eighteen (18) years old and work directly under the supervision of a teammate over twenty‑one (21) years old (required)

Compensation
Colorado pay range: $21.49 – $26.50 USD.

What We Offer
At ERC Pathlight, caring for people is our mission and that begins with caring for our own team. Your well‑being matters, and our benefit program is designed to support every part of your life. We offer competitive compensation; comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous paid time off; parental leave benefits; retirement benefits; and tuition reimbursement to help you continue growing in your career. We also recognize that mental health is part of every person’s experience, and we strive to create a workplace where you feel supported, seen, and encouraged—personally, professionally, and at home.

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