Behavioral Health Technician Supervisor - Project Hope for Women and Children

We are looking for a compassionate, diligent behavioral health technician supervisor to join our residential substance use treatment facility. You will be working in conjunction with a multi-disciplinary team to implement treatment plans for patients with substance use disorder, and or co-occurring disorders, providing them with the care, support, and supervision they require.

To be successful as a behavioral health technician supervisor, you should be an excellent listener with a solid understanding of what it takes to treat or manage substance use disorders and or co-occurring disorders. Must be able to provide day to day leadership and management of staff, fill shift needs, manage schedules and act as a member of the treatment team. Top candidates will also be sensitive, respectful, and personable when working with our patients.

Behavioral Health Technician Supervisor Responsibilities

• Directly Supervise all Behavioral Health Technicians
• Ensure all shifts are appropriately staffed with qualified staff
• Review staff documentation and reporting to ensure appropriate policies and procedures are being followed
• Participate in Treatment Teams of patients as needed
• Carrying out individual treatment plans prescribed by medical professionals.
• Monitoring patients and recording your observations.
• Reporting back on each patient's progress and concerns.
• Ensuring patients have a safe and supportive environment.
• Diffusing situations in which patients wish to harm themselves or others.
• Providing emotional support to patients.
• Alerting medical professionals to intervene in emergencies.
• Carrying out assessments and other administrative tasks.
• Maintaining strict patient rights and confidentiality in accordance with HIPPA and 42 CFR Part 2
• Transport to medical appointments and community support needs
• Provide support in completing personal living skills and independent community functions
• Basic facility housekeeping which may include laundry, dusting, vacuuming maintaining a clean and sanitary condition of the facility
• Performs job assignments, with attention to and in compliance with the Local, Federal, State, Program and Agency Mandated regulations, missions, values and ethics with a positive attitude
• Adheres to the agency’s policies and procedures
• Other Duties as assigned

Behavioral Health Technician Supervisor Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or Equivalent; Associates/ Bachelors Preferred, PRSS Certification will be considered
• Experience working with individuals with SUD/Co-occurring is a plus
• 1 year of supervisory experience preferred
• Ability to complete tasks, and meet deadlines
• Ability to treat patients with dignity and empathy.
• Strong listening and communication skills.
• Good physical fitness.
• Acute observation skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Valid Driver’s Licenses
• Shifts will include evenings, midnights and weekends and holidays

Internal applicants must call HR at ext. 11653 to determine eligibility before applying.