Nursing Technician Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Colorado
Nursing technician visa sponsorship jobs in Colorado are concentrated in the Denver metro, Colorado Springs, and Aurora, where health systems like UCHealth, SCL Health, and Children's Hospital Colorado operate large inpatient facilities. Colorado's growing population and expanding hospital networks create steady demand for nursing technicians across acute care, long-term care, and specialty units.
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At ERC Pathlight, we’re on a mission to change lives—and we’re looking for people who feel called to do the same.
As one of the nation’s leading treatment providers for eating disorders and mood, anxiety, and trauma-related conditions, we bring innovative, evidence-based, and deeply compassionate care to patients across the country. With multiple locations nationwide and extensive virtual programming, we meet patients exactly where they are and help them move toward lasting recovery.
Founded in 2008 by renowned psychiatrists and psychologists, ERC Pathlight now supports more than 6,000 patients each year. And as the need for world-class mental health care continues to rise, our commitment is stronger than ever: to expand access, elevate the standard of care, and empower every patient to rebuild their life with dignity and hope.
Why Join Us
When you join ERC Pathlight, you become part of a team that shows up every day to make a real difference. You’ll work alongside passionate clinicians, dedicated support staff, and mission-driven leaders who believe in collaboration, growth, and doing the right thing—always.
Here, your work matters. Your ideas matter. You matter.
If you’re energized by purpose, motivated by impact, and ready to help transform the future of mental health treatment, you belong here.
Come build hope. Come save lives. Come grow with us.
Shift: Night Shift 6pm-6:30am Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
The Behavioral Health Technician works under the supervision of the nursing department and is responsible for the direct care of inpatient and residential patients by providing patient supervision and support. The BHT provides support, structure and boundaries. They provide bathroom and mealtime support as well as contribute to the implementation of therapeutic programming. The BHT may be required to participate in on-call shifts based on business needs, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local labor laws.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
- Milieu management, including the following:
- Maintains daily program structure, by following program schedule
- Completes observation rounds and safety checks as ordered by physician
- Works with patients on de-escalation and implementing coping skills per treatment plan
- Conducts room searches and luggage searches
- Takes patients out on fresh air breaks
- Provides patient transportation as needed for medical appointments (may vary by location and program)
- Takes patient vital signs, weights, urine Specific Gravity (may vary by location and program)
- Act as secondary support staff in group therapy (may vary by location and program)
- Provides meal support and bathroom monitoring
- Completes documentation of patient observations, meals and individual check-ins that occur during shift
- Assists with morning routine and Activities of Daily Living while patients are in spa/bathroom
BHT I must haves:
- High school diploma or GED (required)
- Valid driver’s license with safe driving record (this requirement is only for locations that have company vehicles or locations that drive on behalf of the company)
- 6 months of direct patient care experience (preferred)
- Mental Health/Psych Tech, CNA (preferred)
- Teammates working in a Colorado Residential Child Care facility (RCCF) must:
- be at least twenty-one (21) years of age or
- be at least eighteen (18) years of age and work directly under the supervision of a teammate over twenty-one (21) years of age (required)
BHT II must haves:
- High school diploma or GED (required)
- New hires: 1 year of direct patient care experience (required)
- Valid driver’s license with safe driving record (this requirement is only for locations that have company vehicles or locations that drive on behalf of the company)
- Mental Health/Psych Tech, CNA (preferred)
- Minimum of 1 year of ERC milieu experience (required, for internal teammates only)
- Teammates working in a Colorado Residential Child Care facility (RCCF) must:
- be at least twenty-one (21) years of age or
- be at least eighteen (18) years of age and work directly under the supervision of a teammate over twenty-one (21) years of age (required)
The compensation range for this position is based upon candidate experience and market expectations.
Colorado pay range
$21.47—$26.50 USD
What We Offer
At ERC Pathlight, caring for people is our mission and that begins with caring for our own team. Your well-being matters, and our benefit program is designed to support every part of your life.
We offer competitive compensation; comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous Paid Time Off; Parental Leave benefits; Retirement benefits; and tuition reimbursement to help you continue growing in your career.
We also recognize that mental health is part of every person’s experience. That’s why we strive to create a workplace where you feel supported, seen, and encouraged—personally, professionally, and at home.
When you thrive, you can do your best work. And your best work changes lives.
Who We Are
At ERC Pathlight, we’re on a mission to change lives—and we’re looking for people who feel called to do the same.
As one of the nation’s leading treatment providers for eating disorders and mood, anxiety, and trauma-related conditions, we bring innovative, evidence-based, and deeply compassionate care to patients across the country. With multiple locations nationwide and extensive virtual programming, we meet patients exactly where they are and help them move toward lasting recovery.
Founded in 2008 by renowned psychiatrists and psychologists, ERC Pathlight now supports more than 6,000 patients each year. And as the need for world-class mental health care continues to rise, our commitment is stronger than ever: to expand access, elevate the standard of care, and empower every patient to rebuild their life with dignity and hope.
Why Join Us
When you join ERC Pathlight, you become part of a team that shows up every day to make a real difference. You’ll work alongside passionate clinicians, dedicated support staff, and mission-driven leaders who believe in collaboration, growth, and doing the right thing—always.
Here, your work matters. Your ideas matter. You matter.
If you’re energized by purpose, motivated by impact, and ready to help transform the future of mental health treatment, you belong here.
Come build hope. Come save lives. Come grow with us.
Shift: Night Shift 6pm-6:30am Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
The Behavioral Health Technician works under the supervision of the nursing department and is responsible for the direct care of inpatient and residential patients by providing patient supervision and support. The BHT provides support, structure and boundaries. They provide bathroom and mealtime support as well as contribute to the implementation of therapeutic programming. The BHT may be required to participate in on-call shifts based on business needs, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local labor laws.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
- Milieu management, including the following:
- Maintains daily program structure, by following program schedule
- Completes observation rounds and safety checks as ordered by physician
- Works with patients on de-escalation and implementing coping skills per treatment plan
- Conducts room searches and luggage searches
- Takes patients out on fresh air breaks
- Provides patient transportation as needed for medical appointments (may vary by location and program)
- Takes patient vital signs, weights, urine Specific Gravity (may vary by location and program)
- Act as secondary support staff in group therapy (may vary by location and program)
- Provides meal support and bathroom monitoring
- Completes documentation of patient observations, meals and individual check-ins that occur during shift
- Assists with morning routine and Activities of Daily Living while patients are in spa/bathroom
BHT I must haves:
- High school diploma or GED (required)
- Valid driver’s license with safe driving record (this requirement is only for locations that have company vehicles or locations that drive on behalf of the company)
- 6 months of direct patient care experience (preferred)
- Mental Health/Psych Tech, CNA (preferred)
- Teammates working in a Colorado Residential Child Care facility (RCCF) must:
- be at least twenty-one (21) years of age or
- be at least eighteen (18) years of age and work directly under the supervision of a teammate over twenty-one (21) years of age (required)
BHT II must haves:
- High school diploma or GED (required)
- New hires: 1 year of direct patient care experience (required)
- Valid driver’s license with safe driving record (this requirement is only for locations that have company vehicles or locations that drive on behalf of the company)
- Mental Health/Psych Tech, CNA (preferred)
- Minimum of 1 year of ERC milieu experience (required, for internal teammates only)
- Teammates working in a Colorado Residential Child Care facility (RCCF) must:
- be at least twenty-one (21) years of age or
- be at least eighteen (18) years of age and work directly under the supervision of a teammate over twenty-one (21) years of age (required)
The compensation range for this position is based upon candidate experience and market expectations.
Colorado pay range
$21.47—$26.50 USD
What We Offer
At ERC Pathlight, caring for people is our mission and that begins with caring for our own team. Your well-being matters, and our benefit program is designed to support every part of your life.
We offer competitive compensation; comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous Paid Time Off; Parental Leave benefits; Retirement benefits; and tuition reimbursement to help you continue growing in your career.
We also recognize that mental health is part of every person’s experience. That’s why we strive to create a workplace where you feel supported, seen, and encouraged—personally, professionally, and at home.
When you thrive, you can do your best work. And your best work changes lives.
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Which companies sponsor visas for nursing technicians in Colorado?
The largest sponsors of nursing technician roles in Colorado tend to be major health systems with high patient volumes. UCHealth, SCL Health (now Intermountain Health), Children's Hospital Colorado, and Centura Health have all filed employer sponsorship petitions for clinical support roles in recent years. Large academic medical centers and hospital networks are generally more likely to sponsor than smaller independent clinics or outpatient practices.
Which visa types are most common for nursing technician roles in Colorado?
H-1B is the most common visa category used for nursing technician roles where the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a relevant clinical or health sciences field. Some employers also use the EB-3 immigrant visa pathway for nursing support roles classified under skilled worker categories. Eligibility depends on how the employer defines the position's educational requirements, so each sponsorship situation differs.
Which cities in Colorado have the most nursing technician sponsorship jobs?
Denver and its immediate suburbs, including Aurora and Lakewood, account for the largest share of nursing technician openings due to the concentration of hospital campuses there. Colorado Springs is the second-largest market, supported by facilities like UCHealth Memorial Hospital. Fort Collins and Boulder also see activity, largely tied to regional health systems and proximity to university medical programs.
How to find nursing technician visa sponsorship jobs in Colorado?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, making it easier to identify Colorado employers actively hiring nursing technicians and willing to support work authorization. Rather than sorting through general job boards, you can browse nursing technician roles in Colorado on Migrate Mate and see which positions are tagged as sponsorship-eligible, saving significant time in your search.
Are there any Colorado-specific considerations for nursing technicians seeking visa sponsorship?
Colorado requires nursing technicians working in certain clinical settings to meet state certification standards, so international candidates should verify their credentials align with Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies requirements before applying. The state's nursing education pipeline through institutions like the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus also means competition for roles in the Denver metro can be higher than in rural or mountain communities, where health systems may have stronger sponsorship incentives.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored nursing technician jobs in Colorado?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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