Behavioral Health Technician Supervisor

Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority seeks a Behavioral Health Technician Supervisor to lead non-clinical staff at the Crisis Care Center. This role involves supervising technicians, scheduling, and monthly staff reporting while supporting admissions and transfers.

The position emphasizes de-escalation, emergency response, and No-Force-First recovery with a 12-hour shift in a 24/7 crisis environment. High school diploma and two years of supervisory experience are required.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of professional experience performing behavioral technician or peer recovery and support duties.
• Two (2) years of full-time paid professional experience as a manager or supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Oversees behavioral health technician staff members.
• Oversees the scheduling of behavioral health technician staff members.
• Completes monthly reporting on staff members.
• Assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers of individuals.
• Conducts ongoing observation of individuals for the purpose of reporting any significant changes.
• Responds quickly to critical situations that may require Restrictive Interventions.
• Functions as a leader in providing de-escalation and support strategies to prevent the use of physical restraints.
• Provides effective emergency response in the event of imminent danger in order to maintain safety and security.
• Provides a No-Force-First recovery environment.
• Assists with food preparation, serving and clean up.
• Assists individuals with shower and clean-up.
• Monitors internal cameras throughout the shift.
• Assists with environmental and safety checks on the crisis units.
• Attends all required unit leadership team meetings.
• Participates on the unit leadership team in the capacity of a supervisor.
• Performs room safety checks, ensuring that individuals are safe from potentially dangerous objects and that the rooms are clean.
• Maintains updated training for all staff in de-escalation standards and strategies.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory skills

De-escalation techniques

Crisis intervention

Documentation and reporting

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Highschool diploma or GED

Job description

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Full Time Management Detroit, MI, US

Job Description

Department

Crisis Care Centers

Reporting Structure

Crisis Care Center – Site Director

07

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Non - Exempt

Bargaining Unit:

Yes

Work Location

Varies

Employment Status (FTE)

Full-Time

1.0

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Crisis Care Center – Site Director, the Behavioral Health Technician Supervisor serves as the supervisor of non-clinical/technical staff for the Crisis Care Center.

• Oversees behavioral health technician staff members.
• Oversees the scheduling of behavioral health technician staff members.
• Completes monthly reporting on staff members.
• Assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers of individuals.
• Conducts ongoing observation of individuals for the purpose of reporting any significant changes.
• Responds quickly to critical situations that may require Restrictive Interventions.
• Functions as a leader in providing de-escalation and support strategies to prevent the use of physical restraints.
• Provides effective emergency response in the event of imminent danger in order to maintain safety and security.
• Provides a No-Force-First recovery environment.
• Assists with food preparation, serving and clean up.
• Assists individuals with shower and clean-up.
• Monitors internal cameras throughout the shift.
• Assists with environmental and safety checks on the crisis units.
• Attends all required unit leadership team meetings.
• Participates on the unit leadership team in the capacity of a supervisor.
• Performs room safety checks, ensuring that individuals are safe from potentially dangerous objects and that the rooms are clean.
• Maintains updated training for all staff in de-escalation standards and strategies.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Knowledge of DWIHN policies, procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of the DWIHN provider network and community resources.
• Knowledge of the Michigan Mental Health Code.
• Knowledge of MDHHS policies, rules, regulations and procedures.
• Knowledge of the practices of a Behavioral Health Technician.
• Knowledge of Crisis Operations principles and practices.
• Knowledge of Crisis Center operations and management.
• Knowledge of Crisis Center programs.
• Knowledge of Peer Recovery Support principles and practices.
• Knowledge of behavioral health and mental health principles and practices.
• Knowledge of Suicide Prevention, Resilience and Crisis Intervention.
• Knowledge of Substance Use Disorder practices and principles.
• Lived experience in program recovery.
• Supervisory skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Relationship-building skills.
• Ability to communicate orally.
• Ability to communicate in writing.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to work with an ethnically, linguistically, culturally, economically and socially diverse population.
• Judgement/Reasoning ability.

Required Education & Experience:

Education

• Highschool diploma or a G.E.D.

Experience

• Two (2) years of professional experience performing behavioral technician or peer recovery and support duties and responsibilities.

AND

• Two (2) years of full-time paid professional experience as a manager or supervisor.

Required License(s)/Certifications

• A valid State of Michigan Driver’s License with a safe and acceptable driving record.
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality certification preferred.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

• Active and valid Food Handler’s Certification required or obtained within the first 30 days of employment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This position will work in the DWIHN Crisis Care Center. This position will be required to work with persons who may suffer from mental health or substance abuse crises.
• Crisis Care Operations is a 24/7 unit. Candidates will be required to work a 12-hour schedule. Candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule.

This description is not intended to be a complete statement of job content, but rather to act as a general description of the essential functions performed. Management retains the discretion to add or change the position at any time.

EEOC Statement

DWIHN is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to fair, consistent, and merit-based hiring practices. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, local law.

Employment decisions are based solely on job-related qualifications, demonstrated competencies, and organizational needs. DWIHN maintains policies and procedures designed to ensure that recruitment, selection, promotion and all other employment actions are conducted in a manner that is objective, equitable and non-discriminatory.