Behavioral Health Technician Supervisor

Acadia Healthcare; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate and dedicated individual to join their team in providing essential support to adults facing substance use and mental health challenges. This full-time role involves coordinating patient activities, ensuring safety, and fostering independence through skill reinforcement and therapeutic engagement. With a focus on growth and development, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those in need. Join a team that values flexibility and provides comprehensive training to help you succeed in your role.

Benefits

Growth Opportunities

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience working with adults struggling with substance use disorders preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation certification required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead activities, ensuring patient safety and engagement.
• Monitor behavioral improvements and assist with daily living activities.

Skills

Coaching

Patient Care

De-escalation Techniques

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

We offer a full suite of benefits ranging from:

• Growth Opportunities second to none in the industry
• Competitive hourly rates
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
• HSA & FSA
• Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D
• Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – with company match
• Employee Assistance Program/Employee Discount Program

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinate and lead the work and activities of others, including scheduling programs and activities.
• Identify the developmental needs of assigned staff by coaching, mentoring or helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
• Patient safety is addressed through required rounds completed timely. Patient room is clean and uncluttered.
• Observation may be assigned every 15 minutes, within reach of patient and/or 1:1 patient care.
• Obtain patient’s vital signs, height and weight as assigned and ensure accurate documentation.
• Identify self to patient and visitors promptly and respond to patient requests quickly.
• Engage with patient in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.
• Respond to distressed patients in a non-threatening manner and attempt to understand the source of distress.
• Apply de-escalation techniques to help manage patient’s emotions, behavior and participation in treatment and assist with seclusion and restraints when necessary.
• As part of the multidisciplinary team provide safety and increase coping skills of patient and assist in developing strategies for helping patients to be as independent as possible.
• Monitor behavioral improvements and reinforce these behaviors. Report changes and responses to treatment by communicating with team. Significant changes are reported to nurse immediately.
• Reinforce skills patients learn from nurses, physicians and therapist that promote improved physical and mental wellness.
• Lead or co-lead individual or group sessions as part of specific recreational or therapeutic procedures.
• Participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs as well as teach strategies to promote patient wellness and independence, as needed.
• Oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens, as needed.

At Wellness Resource Center we specialize in providing services to adults struggling with substance use disorders, mental health, and associated co-occurring disorders in an inpatient and outpatient basis.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Four Years or more experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

SCHEDULE/JOB STATUS:

• This is a full-time position, 2nd shift with high level of flexibility for coverage, 40 hours a week

PAY:

• $19.00 – $20.00 Hourly Rate