Behavioral Health Worker - True North

Description

Behavioral Health Worker

True North

Join Our Team at North Range Behavioral Health!

At North Range Behavioral Health, we believe no one should face mental health challenges alone. Our compassionate team provides comprehensive, person-centered care, supporting individuals, families, and communities to thrive. We’re proud to be a leader in behavioral health services across Weld County, offering a wide range of programs for all ages and backgrounds

We focus on collaboration and trauma-informed care, integrating clinical expertise with research to create meaningful, lasting impact, join us in making a difference!

Vision: Where Hope Begins and Change Is Possible

Mission: Compassionate care for those facing mental health and addiction challenges

Values:

• Customer First: Supporting recovery every day
• Compassion: Treating all with empathy and respect
• Collaboration: Building strong relationships for effective care

Qualifications

About the Role: True North: Behavioral Health Worker

At True North, we are committed to transforming lives impacted by substance use and addiction. Our Intensive Residential Treatment program offers up to 45 days of personalized, harm-reduction-focused care for individuals aged 18 and older. Through therapy, structured support, life skills training, and community reengagement, we help residents build a solid foundation for a healthier, more fulfilling future.

Our approach doesn’t stop at treatment—we collaborate with programs like Withdrawal Management, Crisis Response Teams, Intensive Outpatient, Medication-Assisted Treatment, and Recovery Support Services, ensuring comprehensive support for every step of the recovery journey.

As a Behavioral Health Worker, you’ll play a vital role in helping clients overcome mental health and substance use challenges. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you’ll implement individualized care plans, serve as a compassionate advocate, and provide the emotional support clients need to thrive. This role is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by fostering hope, resilience, and recovery in the lives of those we serve.

Key Responsibilities:
 

• 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. They 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, 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.
   

Qualifications:

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

Experience:

• No prior experience is required, though it’s preferred.
   

Additional Eligibility Requirements:
 

• Annual Flu Vaccinations
• Annual TB Testing

Why Join Us?

At North Range Behavioral Health, we invest in you—your growth, well-being, and career development. We offer a supportive, flexible work environment with plenty of opportunities for learning and advancement.

Perks and Benefits:

• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Loan forgiveness and employee referral bonuses
• Tuition assistance for professional development
• Employee wellness programs and recognition initiatives

We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. North Range Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Start your journey with us today – Where Hope Begins and Change Is Possible!

Salary : $16 - $22