Mental Health Technician

Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Position Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, and Weekend Shifts Available
Salary Range: $18.50–$19/hr (plus applicable stipends and shift differentials)
Education Level: High School Diploma or Equivalent (College preferred; see qualifications below)
Travel: Minimal / None

Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome behavioral, social, and emotional challenges? Griffith Centers is seeking dedicated Mental Health Technicians to join our team in Colorado Springs.

Mental Health Technicians provide individual and group guidance services to students and clients in school-based, residential, and therapeutic settings, helping them develop social skills, anger management, coping strategies, and life skills.

This role is ideal for those who thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, enjoy working directly with youth, and want to create meaningful impact in their communities.

Why Work at Griffith Centers?

Compensation & Incentives:

• Base pay: $18.50–$19/hr

• Additional $3/hr stipend when working in residential settings (through approved grant period)

• $2/hr shift differential for weekend shifts

• Bonuses: $100 after 30 days, $150 after 6 months, $200 after 1 year of employment

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits (employee coverage available at no cost)

• 12 paid holidays per year

• 48 hours of Colorado Sick Leave per year

• 10 Vacation Days (40 hours available after 6 months; accrual increases with years of service)

• 40-hour annual bereavement benefit

• Participation in our 403(b) retirement plan

• Employee Assistance Program available for employees and family members

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer

• Bi-weekly pay (26 pay periods per year)

• Professional development, training, and certifications

Work-Life Balance:

• Flexible scheduling options for day, evening, weekend, full-time, and part-time roles

• Opportunities to gain substitute teacher authorization ($2/hr extra pay)

• Supportive, trauma-informed clinical environment

Your Role & Responsibilities

Mental Health Technicians will:

• Maintain consistent, full-time supervision of clients during educational, leisure, and daily activities to ensure safety and accountability

• Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to implement treatment goals and client care plans

• Provide social and emotional support, helping clients develop life skills, coping strategies, anger management, and social skills

• Participate in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) protocols, including physical restraint when necessary

• Assist in transportation of clients as requested

• Serve as a mandatory reporter of abuse, reporting concerns related to client safety, care, or protection

• Act as a positive role model, demonstrating appropriate social behavior and conflict resolution skills

• Follow all agency and program-specific treatment and intervention protocols

Work Schedule Options:

• Day School-Based Position: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

• Evening Residential Position: Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM

• Weekend Residential Shifts: Saturday and Sunday

  • 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

  • 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

  • 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

  • 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM

• On-Call / Part-Time: Pick up 2 or more shifts per month

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; 4-year college degree preferred

• Relevant experience in human services:

  • High school diploma + 2 years experience in human services, or

  • High school diploma + 30 semester hours college credit + 1 year experience

• Colorado substitute teacher license (or ability to obtain within 90 days) preferred for school-based positions

• Qualified Medication Administration Personnel (QMAP) certification, or ability to obtain within 90 days

• CPR/First Aid certification, or ability to obtain within 90 days

• Ability to work collaboratively while managing multiple priorities

• Sensitivity to cultural and socioeconomic diversity

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and trust

• Must pass 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 dedicated to transforming the lives of children, youth, and families.

Values-Driven Culture: Embody our core values of service, psychological and physical safety, ethics, passion, and collaboration.

Exciting Challenges: Work in a dynamic, fast-paced setting with diverse clients, fostering professional growth and meaningful experiences every day.

Applications Accepted Ongoing
Join Griffith Centers and help youth overcome challenges while building your career in a supportive, mission-driven environment.