Transport/ Behavioral Health Tech (BHT)

Denver Springs | Englewood, CO

Transport/ Behavioral Health Tech (BHT)

Job Type: Full Time | Days (10a-6p)

Requisition Expires: 6/6/2026

Salary Range: $20.89 - $28.99 per hour 

$2,000 sign on bonus (with one-year commitment) 

Your experience matters

Denver Springs is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Transport/ Behavioral Health Tech (BHT) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ^®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

A Transport/ Behavioral Health Tech (BHT) who excels in this role:

• This position is responsible for the safe and timely transportation of patients from various locations and facilities to the Hospital campus and/or other designated locations. 
• This position will maintain a daily log of mileage and gasoline usage and submit all gas receipts to the appropriate person(s). Responsible for cleaning the interior of the car on a regular basis, assuring the vehicle is presentable for the transport of patients. 
• The position will also maintain mileage records for the purpose of scheduling routine maintenance. 
• Responsible for ensuring that patients are supervised; safety is maintained at all times; and patients are treated with respect and dignity

• Can conduct functional analyses of patient behavior, participating as a member of the treatment team, contributing to the Master Treatment Plan and implementing appropriate interventions from the plan. 

   

• Can conduct individual and group psychoeducation, leisure activities, life- skill training and coaching for all patients, sitting in group therapy sessions, and assisting with DBT-Based De‑Escalation Strategies. 

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

   

What we're looking for

• High school degree or equivalent preferred.
• Experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred. 
• Minimum of two (2) years paid or volunteer professional driving experience.
• At least one (1) year experience driving 8-12 passenger vans is professionally, preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in a customer service position.
• License: Valid driver's license and a favorable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), along with proof of insurance.
• Must be 21+ years of age 
• CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI), within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact. 
• May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.

More about Denver Springs

Denver Springs is a 96-bed mental health and addiction treatment center, offering highly specialized inpatient and outpatient services for adults and their families. We are a part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone--your experience matters. We provide treatment services to those suffering from the devastating effects of mental illness and addiction. We believe long-term recovery can be a reality.

EEOC Statement

" Denver Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Denver Springs is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.