Job Title: Mental Health Technician
Reports To: Program Manager
Location: Denver, CO (In-Person)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Our Mission: Chroma Wellness is dedicated to creating a safe, affirming, and healing space for the LGBTQ+ community by providing compassionate, personalized care for mental health, substance use, and behavioral health needs. Our mission is to bridge critical gaps in care through culturally responsive, evidence-based practices that honor the unique histories and identities of LGBTQ+ individuals. We strive to destigmatize mental health and addiction, foster resilience, and reignite a renewed sense of self, purpose, and connection within our community.
Chroma Values: Community, Empowerment, Safety & Inclusion, Trust, Excellence
Qualifications:
· High School Diploma or equivalent
· Preferred associate or bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, or other social services degree
· Preferred 2 years’ experience in the behavioral health field
· Preferred current CPR & First Aid Certification
· Experience, knowledge, or interest in chemical dependency and abuse in mental health
· Valid driver's license and current vehicle insurance
· Ability to communicate and work effectively with diversity
Reports to: Program Manager
Duties & Responsibilities:
· Provide assistance with administrative and housing staff in the supervision of residents
· Shift management with activities and appointments
· Offer assistance with intakes, discharges, performing room moves and room searches, sign in and sign out clients, other duties as a signed
· Transportation if needed for offsite outings, chore enforcement, delivering amenities as requested, and relaying
· Accurate and appropriate information to the clinical and administrative team
· Enforcement on structure and regulated obligations for clients
· Monitors the needs and behaviors of residents
· Daily shift notes on client behavior, incident reports and warning signs
· Assist with on-site activities, outings, and community meetings as assigned
· Maintains current and valid vehicle insurance
· Documents client activities of daily living
· Maintains house cleanliness and upkeep and enforces this with clients
· Provide conflict resolution, safety, and maintain calm redirection in high stress environments
· Strong communication with clients and staff
· Relate professionally, ethically, and compassionately to clients, peers, and staff at all times
· Attends and participates in staff meetings and trainings
· Coordinate and encourage engagement with client group attendance and offsite activities
· Participates in the development of quality improvement projects pertaining to the house
· HIPAA compliance
· Helpful and adaptive with assistance in all staff departments
· Serve as a point of de-escalation for both client and team relations
· Experience with KIPU preferred
· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
· Provide a mentorship to clients to create an environment of growth· Maintain a safe and secure environment for both clients and staff
Benefits:
· Fulfilling work
· Positive culture
· Hourly Wage $20-24
· Access to yearly bonus pool
· 401(k)
· Dental insurance
· Health insurance
· Vision insurance
· Paid time-off
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
