Behavioral Health Team Lead: Supervise & Develop BHTs

Pyramid Healthcare; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Employee Recognition Programs

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Pyramid Healthcare is seeking a BHT Supervisor to oversee Behavioral Health Technicians, ensure adherence to treatment protocols, and coordinate unit operations. The role includes reporting issues to leadership and maintaining daily logs.

The position emphasizes training new staff, assisting with hiring, and supporting staff development while delivering compassionate behavioral health care to clients in our facility.

Qualifications

• High diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous clinical experience preferred.
• Prefer behavioral health experience or general healthcare experience.
• Current CPR, AED and First Aid required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Behavioral Health Technicians and provides feedback on their performance.
• Orients and trains new staff to unit and program.
• Assists with interviewing and hiring BHT’s.
• Communicates with staff either verbally or in written communication logs.
• Assists with employee corrective actions and development.
• Develops employee schedule as applicable.
• Conducts employee performance evaluations as applicable.
• Assists with interventions with clients.
• Assists with confiscation and inventory management of client items.
• Evaluates training needs, department performance, system changes, and client concerns, etc.
• Coordinates activities including lectures, recreation and meetings.
• Follows objectives of treatment plans.
• Schedules BHT’s to attend trainings.
• Attends facility meetings and coordinates BHT department meetings.
• Attends treatment team meetings, shift changes and company meetings as required.
• Completes all required trainings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication

Crisis management

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pyramid Healthcare is seeking a BHT Supervisor to oversee Behavioral Health Technicians, ensure adherence to treatment protocols, and coordinate unit operations. The role includes reporting issues to leadership and maintaining daily logs.

The position emphasizes training new staff, assisting with hiring, and supporting staff development while delivering compassionate behavioral health care to clients in our facility.