Elevare Behavioral Health is seeking a compassionate and dependable Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse to join our medical team. The LVN/LPN provides hands-on nursing care to individuals receiving treatment for substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions.

This role works closely with nursing leadership, medical providers, therapists, and behavioral health staff to support safe withdrawal management, medication administration, patient monitoring, and continuity of care. We are looking for a nurse who is comfortable working in a behavioral health environment and understands the importance of patient safety, strong clinical judgment, and respectful patient care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Elevare Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct nursing care, complete nursing assessments, monitor vital signs, and identify changes in patients’ medical or psychiatric condition.
• Monitor and manage withdrawal symptoms using approved tools such as CIWA and COWS, while supporting safe detoxification and patient stabilization.
• Administer medications, including MAT medications, monitor effectiveness and adverse reactions, and maintain accurate medication documentation and controlled medication counts.
• Respond to medical and behavioral health emergencies, including overdose, withdrawal complications, suicide risk, and psychiatric crises.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, clinical staff, and the treatment team to coordinate care, educate patients, document services, and support discharge planning.
• Comfortable facilitating psychoeducational groups within the nursing scope of practice, including health, wellness, medication education, and other recovery-focused topics.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse program
• Current, unrestricted LPN or LVN license in the state of employment
• One year of experience in withdrawal management 
• Behavioral health, substance use treatment, detox/withdrawal management, psychiatric nursing, emergency care, or acute care experience preferred
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• CPI, crisis prevention, or approved de-escalation training as required by facility policy
• Knowledge of substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, documentation, and patient-care skills
• Education Associates Degree

• Experience

  Entry Level (0-2 years)

Location:

Aurora, CO

Overview: The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) provides direct patient care and supervision to individuals receiving treatment for substance use disorders and mental health conditions. The BHT supports the clinical and medical teams by monitoring patient safety, assisting with therapeutic programming, documenting patient behavior, and maintaining a structured and therapeutic treatment environment.

The Behavioral Health Technician works under the supervision of licensed clinical or nursing staff and functions as part of the multidisciplinary treatment team to support the recovery process and ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow all facility policies and procedures and conduct selves in a way conducive with Elevare Behavioral Health’s employee handbook.

• Maintains a high level of customer service demonstrating versatility and flexibility with quick changes of priorities.

• Maintain continuous awareness of patient location and behavior to ensure safety.

• Conduct and document patient safety checks, rounds, and observations in accordance with facility policy.

• Supports the admission process including but not limited to: consents and agreements, inventory, patient searches, patient orientation, etc. 

• Identify and report behavioral, emotional, or physical changes in patients to clinical or medical staff.

         Reports any suicidal statements, gestures, comments, or suspicion to the medical/clinical staff immediately.

• Assists in AMA blocking of patients utilizing motivational interviewing skills – encouraging patients to continue to engage in treatment.

• Collect, monitor and document urinalysis samples and breathalyzer screenings.

• Respond appropriately to emergencies and follow facility emergency procedures.

• Assist with patient searches, contraband monitoring, and environmental safety checks.

• Schedules and provides transportation in accordance with transportation policy and procedure.

         o Maintains cleanliness of company vehicles

         o Maintains travel logs and vehicle safety checklists

• Provide supervision and support to patients in daily activities.

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) as appropriate.

• Support patients in following treatment schedules and program expectations.

• Encourage patient participation in therapeutic and recovery-focused activities.

• Engages with patients in de-escalation utilizing their skills and training.

• Provide positive reinforcement and recovery-oriented interactions.

• Support the therapeutic milieu by maintaining a structured, respectful, and recovery-oriented environment.

• Assist with group and therapeutic programming as scheduled.

• Facilitate patient movement between scheduled activities.

• Monitor patient compliance with facility rules and program structure.

• Document patient observations, interactions, and incidents in the electronic health record in accordance with facility policy.

• Complete shift reports and incident reports accurately and timely.

• Maintain clear, objective, and behaviorally specific documentation.

• Participate in shift handoffs and communicate relevant patient information to the treatment team.

• Communicate concerns related to patient safety or treatment progress.

• Work collaboratively with therapists, nurses, medical providers, and program leadership.

• Provides backup support for reception.

• This job description outlines the primary duties and responsibilities of the Behavioral Health Technician role. 

Additional duties may be assigned based on program needs and operational requirements.

The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements including facility policies and procedures, patient confidentiality under HIPAA, and substance use treatment confidentiality protections under 42 CFR Part 2. 

The BHT must maintain professional boundaries and uphold patient rights at all times.

Minimum Qualifications: 

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in psychology, Behavioral Health, Social Work, Counseling, or related field preferred.

Experience/Knowledge:

• Experience working in behavioral health, addiction treatment, psychiatric care, or healthcare settings preferred.

• Must have knowledge and experience working in Microsoft suites, including but not limited to: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

License/Certifications: 

• A valid driver license in the residing state with a clean driving record

• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire

• Crisis prevention or de-escalation training (CPI or equivalent) as required by facility policy.

Competencies:

• Patient observation and safety monitoring

• Crisis prevention and de-escalation

• Professional boundaries and ethical conduct

• Documentation standards

• Therapeutic communication

• Trauma-informed care principles

• Infection control practices

• Emergency response procedures

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the facility for extended periods

• Ability to assist patients in emergency situations

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

• Ability to respond quickly to behavioral or medical emergencies

Benefits/Perks:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings

Location:

Aurora, CO

The Temporary Group Facilitator provides regularly scheduled therapeutic groups for clients receiving inpatient substance use and mental health treatment. 

The position works approximately 10–11 hours per week, Monday through Friday mornings, including group facilitation, preparation, and clinical documentation. 

Group programming consists of two hours on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and one 45-minute group on Wednesday.

The Group Facilitator delivers an established four-week rotating curriculum using provided group outlines, activities, and handouts. 

This role creates an engaging, interactive learning environment focused on substance use, recovery, and mental health. 

The facilitator works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary treatment team to ensure individualized, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented care aligned with applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.

This is a temporary assignment with no predetermined end date. Anticipated scheduling changes and the assignment’s end date will be communicated as early as practical.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow all facility policies, procedures, and employee handbook expectations.
• Maintain professionalism, flexibility, and effective communication with clients and staff.
• Provide dependable coverage throughout the temporary assignment.

Schedule & Shift Structure

• Work a consistent Monday–Friday morning schedule totaling approximately 10–11 hours per week.
• Facilitate two hours of groups on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and one 45-minute group on Wednesday.
• Review assigned curriculum and prepare group materials before facilitation.
• Complete preparation and documentation during paid work time; finalize all group notes before the end of each shift.
• Provide timely notice of attendance concerns or scheduling conflicts.

Group Facilitation — Core Function

• Deliver engaging therapeutic and psychoeducational groups using the established four-week rotating curriculum.
• Use interactive and experiential methods, including discussion, activities, role-play, mindfulness, and skills practice, to promote active learning and participation.
• Facilitate topics related to substance use, trauma, co-occurring mental health conditions, relapse prevention, emotional regulation, stress management, relationships, and healthy coping within the scope of credential and training.
• Adapt content delivery and facilitation style to diverse client needs, learning styles, and acuity levels.
• Maintain a safe, trauma-informed group environment with clear therapeutic boundaries.
• Obtain Clinical Director approval before introducing new group content or making substantive curriculum changes.

Clinical Documentation

• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant group documentation in the electronic medical record before the end of each shift.
• Document group topics, objectives, interventions, and attendance.
• Document individual client participation, response to interventions, and progress toward treatment goals.
• Ensure documentation meets applicable facility, accreditation, state licensing, and payer requirements.

Collaboration & Communication

• Check in with on-site clinical staff at the start of each shift for relevant client updates, acuity concerns, and milieu considerations.
• Promptly report safety concerns, significant disclosures, or relevant behavioral observations to the appropriate clinical team member.
• Share feedback on group outcomes and client engagement to support improvement of programming.

Client Engagement & Group Management

• Foster a positive, welcoming environment that encourages participation.
• Use motivational interviewing techniques to support engagement.
• Manage group dynamics, including conflict resolution and appropriate redirection.
• Support crisis response within training and facility protocols in collaboration with on-site staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Credentials

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited institution.
• Active Colorado professional license or candidate credential appropriate to assigned clinical duties.
• Clinicians holding candidate credentials must practice under designated clinical supervision.

Experience and Knowledge

• Experience facilitating therapeutic groups; relevant graduate practicum or internship experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of substance use disorders, trauma, and co-occurring mental health conditions.
• Understanding of evidence-informed approaches, including CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed care.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and standard office software.
• Inpatient or residential behavioral health experience preferred.

Certifications

• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Crisis prevention or de-escalation training as required by facility policy.

Competencies

• Engaging, adaptable facilitation style.
• Ability to manage group dynamics and client behaviors effectively.
• Strong time management and accurate, timely documentation.
• Reliable weekday morning availability.
• Effective interdisciplinary communication.
• Sound professional boundaries and responsiveness to clinical guidance.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the facility as required for assigned duties.
• Ability to respond to behavioral or medical emergencies within training and facility protocols.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, with reasonable accommodation as applicable.

Professional Expectations

The Group Facilitator must maintain compliance with applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements, facility policies, patient confidentiality requirements under HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, professional boundaries, and patient rights.

Location:

Centennial, CO