What are the responsibilities and job description for the BHT Supervisor position at Rebound Recruiting LLC?
Position Summary
The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) Supervisor is a key leadership role within our brand new dual-diagnosis residential treatment center. This position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations, performance, and development of the BHT team while ensuring a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for clients.
The ideal candidate will have several years of hands-on experience as a Behavioral Health Technician in a residential treatment setting and preferably prior experience as a Lead BHT or BHT Supervisor. This role requires strong leadership skills, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to model professionalism, consistency, and accountability.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise, mentor, and support BHT staff across assigned shifts
- Serve as the primary point of contact for BHT team escalations and client behavioral concerns
- Ensure BHTs follow all facility policies, procedures, and safety protocols
- Assist with scheduling, shift coverage, and coordination of BHT staffing needs
- Conduct onboarding, training, coaching, and ongoing performance feedback for BHT staff
- Monitor client safety, behavior, and milieu management in collaboration with clinical and nursing teams
- Intervene in crisis situations using approved de-escalation techniques
- Complete and review incident reports, shift reports, and required documentation
- Support admissions, discharges, transports, and client movement as needed
- Maintain a clean, organized, and structured residential environment
- Collaborate closely with Nursing, Clinical, and Operations leadership to ensure continuity of care
- Model professional boundaries, ethical behavior, and trauma-informed care practices at all times
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required (Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred)
- Several years of experience as a Behavioral Health Technician in a residential treatment setting
- Prior experience as a Lead BHT or BHT Supervisor strongly preferred
- Experience working with dual-diagnosis populations (mental health and substance use disorders)
- Strong leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
- Ability to remain calm and effective in high-stress or crisis situations
- Comfortable enforcing structure, boundaries, and program expectations
- Valid driver’s license required
Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- behavioral health technician: 3 years (Required)
- management: 1 year (Required)
- behavioral health treatment: 3 years (Required)
- residential treatment: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- drivers license (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $60,000