Mental Health Technician (Daytime)

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of youth impacted by trauma and neglect? The Daytime Residential Mental Health Technician plays a vital role in supporting clients within our Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP) school setting. This position provides consistent supervision, emotional support, and behavioral guidance to youth working toward stability, growth, and therapeutic goals.

What We Offer:

• Base pay of $19/hr, plus a $3/hr stipend (through approved grant period).
  • Additional $2/hr shift differential for any shift worked on the weekend.
• Bonuses of $100 after 30 days, $150 after 6 months and $200 after 1 year of employment. 
• Medical, dental, vison, and voluntary benefits.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Participation in our 403b retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance Program - available to employee and family members.
• 48 hours of Colorado Sick Leave per calendar year.
• Bi-weekly pay; 26 pay periods in a calendar year.
• Professional development and training/certifications.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise residential clients throughout the therapeutic school day to ensure safety, structure, and engagement.
• Provide 1:1 educational, behavioral, and emotional support to youth who struggle to remain in the classroom setting.
• Collaborate with teachers, clinicians, and residential staff in implementing individualized treatment plans.
• Model appropriate social behaviors and guide clients through healthy communication and problem-solving.
• Participate in crisis intervention following Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) protocols, including safe restraint when necessary.
• Complete daily documentation and treatment-related reports accurately and on time.
• Safely escort and transport clients to classes, activities, and appointments.
• Support morning check-in groups to promote readiness, participation, and emotional safety.

Work Schedule: 

Monday - Friday, 7 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
  • A high school diploma or equivalent plus at least two (2) years of experience in the human services field. 
  • A high school diploma or equivalent plus 30 semester hours of college credit and at least one (1) year of relevant experience. 
  • High School Diploma or equivalent. Two years of college preferred.
• Colorado substitute teacher’s 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 agency’s 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 hr@griffithcenters.org.

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.

Accepting applications through 4/29/2026.

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