Behavioral Health Worker

Crisis Stabilization Services - Detox

Crisis Programs receive an additional 5.5% Program Differential

Salary Range:

• $16.15/hr. - $18.95/hr.

Shift:

• Wednesday: 12:00 pm (Noon) – 6:30 pm
• Thursday – Saturday: 6:00 am – 6:30 pm

North Range Behavioral Health believes no one should fight behavioral health challenges alone. Our experienced, well-trained team offers comprehensive services to help treat the “whole” person. No other behavioral health organization offers more programs and solutions for children, adults, and families. We collaborate closely with other community resources so our customers can experience seamless and compassionate care.

North Range Behavioral Health provides compassionate, comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder services to children youth, adults, and families across a wide spectrum of needs. We serve people with insurance, Health First Colorado (Medicaid), Medicare, CHP , those without insurance, and those who prefer to pay out-of-pocket. Our prevention and education programs help support thriving, healthy families, and communities. We integrate clinical expertise, research, and the values and culture of our customers in our treatment and care. Our trauma-informed approaches are based on customer strengths and goals and on proven evidence-based strategies.

North Range Behavioral Health provides a culture of continuous learning and development. We know that change is inevitable, creativity is vital, and success comes from adjusting sails together, with a hopeful and resilient heart.

Vision

Where Hope Begins and Change Is Possible

Mission

North Range Behavioral Health provides compassionate, comprehensive care

for people who face mental health and addiction challenges.

Values

Customer First: We help our customers achieve recovery, every day.

Compassion: We treat everyone with kindness, empathy, and dignity.

Collaboration: We build strong relationships, internally and externally, to ensure effective care for our customers.

Position Summary:

Crisis Stabilization Services (CSS) provides support for individuals through the Acute Treatment Unit and Withdrawal Management (Detox). CSS Understand the needs of customers who struggle with both mental health and substance use disorders. We provide individual counseling, medication monitoring, case management, group counseling, withdrawal management, and discharge aftercare planning.

Behavioral Health Workers help teams implement individual care plans for clients with mental health and/or substance use challenges following applicable policies, rules, regulations, and directives of North Range Behavioral Health. Behavioral Health Workers facilitate client participation in their care plans by interacting as a source of emotional support, resource problem-solving, and advocating for their needs.

Duties Performed:

• Assist supervisory staff in assuring that clients comply with program rules, guidelines, and directives while they participate in all aspects of daily living and treatment within the facility and outside the facility when instructed.
• Assist in the client administration process including orientation, training, and other activities to maximize clients' positive adjustment to the setting.
• Observe client behavior to identify changes or indicators of special needs and report those observations to designated staff as they occur.
• Participate in the delivery of group activities and serve as an assistant to the clinical staff in treatment events as requested. May participate in one-to-one treatment sessions with clients as designated by the program.
• Assist with meal service and participate with clients during mealtime as indicated by client care plans; assist with client wellness checks and breaks per program requirements. May be required to monitor clients on breaks where tobacco products are used.
• Conduct house/community meetings and engage in client discussions.
• Assist in monitoring client use of medications and management of those medications.
• Assist in special outings, tours, trips, and other special projects that are part of the program plans.
• Function as a crisis intervention specialist when required to implement response plans for a client demonstrating difficult behaviors, for health emergencies, or natural disasters.
• Use appropriate de-escalation, seclusion, and/or restraint techniques when necessary following program guidelines.
• Demonstrate competency in the use of timeouts, token economy, therapeutic privacy, therapeutic physical restraint, and locked time out as behavioral interventions as appropriate for the facility and situation.

Education/Credentials:

• A High School Diploma or GED is required.
• A Valid Driver’s License and driving record that meets agency insurability requirements is required.
• Bilingual Skills (English/Spanish) desired

Experience:

• No experience is required, training is offered upon hire.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Annual Flu Vaccination
• Annual TB Testing

Perks and Benefits

North Range Behavioral Health is among the largest employers in Weld County. Our team members are supported and encouraged, and we strongly believe in the importance of flexibility and work-life harmony. Our employees are provided with a culture of continuous learning and development, and thoughtful supervision in professional development. We thrive on hearing from our employees and fostering a transparent culture that builds trust and loyalty.

North Range Offers an exciting range of benefits based on working 20/hours. or more per week.

Generous PTO and Leave Times:

• Paid Time Off
• 11 Observed Holidays
• Flexibility and Work-Life Harmony

Health, Medical, and Wellness Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability (STD)
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Employee Assistance Programs

Financial Benefits:

• 403 (b) Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution
• Travel Reimbursement
• Loan Forgiveness Programs*
• Employee Referral Bonus Program (paid out in PTO or Money)

Professional Development:

• Professional Development Tuition Assistance Program*
• Individual Training Reimbursement*
• Agency Wide Training
• Internship, Practicum, Licensure, and Certification Supervision
• Authenticity and Transparent Leadership

Get Involved:

• WRIC Committee (Wellness, Retention, Incentive)
• Culture Cabinet
• Employee Recognition Program

• May not be eligible for all positions

Seat Number: 000D5

North Range Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse, inclusive workforce to enhance our culture and values of compassion, collaboration, and customer first. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities.