Job Summary:

The incumbent of this position is responsible for interviewing/hiring and training of BHTs. Responsible for providing supervision/monitoring of clients/patients modeling appropriate behavior and providing a safe/therapeutic environment. Responsible for ensuring all BHTs working shifts are adequately trained and oriented to program rules and expectations. Provides ongoing supervision to BHT staff including regular observation of BHT job duties and regular spot checking on video footage of staff interaction with client population. Ensures all policy and procedures are adhered to for client care.Job Description

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs the duties of a technician under the direct supervision of the Program Director or designee.
• Oversee daily activities of client/patients ensuring expectations and rules are adhered to communicating vital information to treatment team.
• Assist in orientation of client population with regards to client rules and rights
• Schedule technicians within established policy and procedures under the supervision of Program Director or designee.
• Assure that proper coverage is maintained per contractual standards. Responsible for monitoring and managing overtime.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and training of new technician staff under the direct supervision of the Program Director or designee.
• Monitor to ensure that staff obtain the required 36 hours of training every two years, which includes monitoring of required and/or assigned trainings on Relias Learning.
• Responsible for the development of individualized training plans for staff and to facilitate regularly scheduled supervision meetings to ensure proper training of staff. Responsible for completing and maintaining documentation of these supervisory meetings per CARF/State Regulatory/company regulations.
• Complete all evaluations and required status notices in a timely manner.
• Schedule and facilitate a minimum of monthly staff meetings and/or trainings. Complete and maintain documentation of these meetings and/or trainings per CARF/State Regulatory/company regulations.
• Ensure program and agency procedures are occurring with UA processes and that staff are properly trained.
• Ensure medication management system is being followed according to program and agency procedures. Maintain all CARF/State Regulatory/agency standards.
• Ensure staff is properly trained on facilitation of educational groups and completion of required documentation according to all CARF/State Regulatory/agency Standards. Will help facilitate an evolving programming schedule.
• Participates in clinical staffing and treatment team meetings to provide feedback and to facilitate ongoing communications between Behavioral Health Technicians and the treatment team.
• Demonstrates interest in long term and short term goals and objectives of the company.
• Other duties as assigned by Program Director/designee, Vice President, or Executive Team member.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of Behavioral Health methods, principles and techniques as they relate to mental health services and/or substance use disorders.
• Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and regulations of the program to which the associate is assigned.
• Considerable knowledge of the methods and modalities as well as the legal requirements and court procedures related to treating mental illnesses and substance use disorders.
• Aptitude to develop, coordinate, and evaluates services within assigned program responsibilities.
• Capable of communicating ideas clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, to produce clear and concise reports.

Experience and Education Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in social work, counseling, psychology, psychiatric nursing, or a closely related field;

OR

• High School education and two (2) years experience in substance abuse or mental health treatment with a minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience.

Supervisory Requirements:

• Communicate the strategic direction of the organization and encourage participation by all associates.
• Provide leadership and guidance to all aspects of j Technician work.
• Take an active role in monitoring the identification, development, and execution of strategic objectives.
• Involve, as appropriate, all associates in order to achieve goals.
• Effectively communicate any changes within the department and/or company to ensure implementation and practice.
• Handle difficult personnel situations directly, using appropriate discretion and Human Resource advice to show respect for the individual
• Champion change and effectively manage the implementation of new ideas.
• Reinforces team approach throughout functions; support and solicit input from team members at all levels within the company.

Employment Requirements:

• Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record and abuse/neglect.
• Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.
• All training requirements including Relias Learning at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.
• First Aid certification within three (3) months of beginning employment and upon renewal date.
• CPR certification within three (3) months of beginning employment and upon renewal date.
• Training in the procedures of detoxification in a social setting or modified medical as applicable, as outlined in certification standards, within three (3) months of employment for applicable programs.
• Behavioral Management training completed within thirty (30) days of employment or first available class after start date:
  • CPI for Residential programs
  • Peaceful Intervention or Verbal De-escalation for Outpatient programs
• Medication Administration training completed within thirty (30) days of employment.
  • Outpatient programs are not required to complete this training.
• Achievement of thirty-six (36) hour training requirements within 2 year period in accordance with 9 CSR 10-7.110 E 1.
• Direct Service Expectations form within thirty (30) days of employment.
• If transporting clients the following will be required:
  • Verification of Limits of Liability on personal car insurance within thirty (30) days of employment and annually thereafter.
• Obtain Driver’s license in state of Residency.
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    Eligibility to obtain within 30 days following the date of hire

For adolescent program only:

• Within the first year of employment, receive training on adolescent behavior, family dynamics, communication skills, incest, sexual abuse, physical and emotional abuse, stress management and the effect of peer pressure.

Physical Requirements:

ADA Consideration - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (exists up the 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (exists 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.