Behavioral Health Technician

Serenity for Life is a new women's residential program which opened the doors for business October 2025.  It is a voluntary, 12-bed, luxury facility nestled in the mountains of Georgetown, Colorado.  The number of beds and extended stay offers staff the ability to work closely with the residents and to make a difference in their lives, the lives of their loved ones, and the communities in which they reside. We utilize evidence-based practices and provide trauma informed care.

We provide a safe, relaxing environment while offering residents the tools and support needed to manage their substance use and co-occurring disorders. The rooms have stream and mountain views from the balconies and private hot tubs offer a peaceful environment for clients to heal and grow.  The numerous outdoor adventures allow the residents to learn new activities, reduce stress, improve sleep, build self-confidence, and develop long-lasting friendships.  We are looking for team members who have a passion for the behavioral health field, enjoy outdoor adventures, and value open communication, teamwork, innovation, and creativity.

Position Summary:

The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for providing a safe, structured, closely supervised living environment. This position works in cooperation with the clinical team in ensuring best practices are in accordance with agency standards.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the intake process by inventorying client belongings and obtaining UA and breath samples
• May assist with vital signs
• Perform rounds at designated time schedules (approximately once per every hour worked) and documents observations of client behavior
• Anticipate and respond to client needs
• Share client observations, concerns, and/or needs with medical/clinical team
• Escort clients to events outside of the agency such as outdoor adventures, appointments, and to/from the airport or another facility
• Abide by "Vehicle Safety Emergency Policy and Procedures," including reporting any vehicle maintenance or concerns to direct supervisor
• Assist with referral and discharge resourcing and planning
• Attend required staff meetings and trainings
• Ensure that the facility is always clean and neat
• Provide service coordination and case management if CAT/CAS
• Provide skill-based education if CAT/CAS
• At the beginning of every week, provide a "Laundry Sign-Up" sheet for clients to add their information if they want to participate.  
• Perform common room checks for drug or alcohol related items during idle time (e.g. evenings after clients are asleep).
• Other duties as assigned/required  

Qualifications and Preferences:

• One to two years of relevant experience is preferred

Licensure/Certification/Other:

• CAT or CAS (preferred)
• Valid Colorado driver's License
• Basic Life Support for healthcare providers (BLS/AED) or CPR/First Aid and AED
• QMAP certified or able to obtain prior to 1st day of employment
• ServSafe - Food Handler certified or in the process of obtaining

Benefits:

• 401K and/or Roth
• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• PTO & Sick Leave
• AFLAC
• Learning/Education Annual Benefit

Schedule:

Days, nights, evenings, and weekdays & weekend shifts available

Serenity for Life is a drug- and alcohol-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs, use of marijuana, and abuse of controlled substances in the workplace is not allowed. Involvement in the unlawful use, sale, manufacture, distribution or possession of controlled substances, illicit drugs, or use of alcohol / marijuana in the workplace, or working under the influence of such substances, is not allowed and may result in disciplinary action.

Serenity is committed to a healthy environment; therefore, we are a non-smoking employer. 

As part of our commitment to providing a safe and therapeutic environment for our clients and team members, Serenity for Life requires all final candidates to successfully complete a background check and drug screening prior to employment.

Employment is contingent upon:

• • Satisfactory results from a criminal background investigation, which will include state and federal records;

    
    

• • Verification of credentials and prior employment, where applicable;

  • A driving record check for any major or related infractions;
    

• • A negative result on a drug screening test.

    
    
  
  

We reserve the right to withdraw an offer of employment if the results of the background check, driving record, or drug test are unsatisfactory or if information is withheld or misrepresented during the application process.

By applying for a position with Serenity for Life, you acknowledge and agree to these conditions and consent to the necessary screening processes if selected for further consideration.