Behavioral Health Technician Supervisor

BriteLife Recovery; New York; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully sponsored health plan

Dental and vision insurance

Vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Shift differential

Staff development

Tuition reimbursement

Collaborative work environment

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

BriteLife Recovery is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician Supervisor to lead the BHT team, uphold a safe and therapeutic environment, and work closely with the Executive Director and Clinical Director. This role emphasizes collaboration, staff development, and program fidelity to support patients and families in recovery.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, supervisory experience, strong computer skills, and a commitment to substance use treatment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency.
• Experience in substance use disorders treatment preferred.
• Ability to lead corporate and department initiatives.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to monitor activities of individuals in need of substance abuse treatment.
• Ability to screen for danger to self or others.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to walk up and down stairs during emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Behavioral Health Technicians and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.
• Collaborate with Executive Director and department leaders.
• Manage department expenses.
• Define and assign duties to BHT team.
• Schedule BHTs to meet clinical and operational needs.
• Coordinate in-house speakers and off-site meetings.
• Audit EHR documentation for timeliness and accuracy.
• Hire, supervise, and enforce corrective action.
• Manage payroll for the team.
• Develop yearly staffing plan considering census and program needs.
• Train BHT staff on admissions and duties.
• Prepare monthly recreational schedule and coordinate resources.
• Attend multi-department meetings and provide milieu observations.
• Lead community meetings and supervise transportation.
• Meet metrics and goals with Executive Director.
• Promote corporate initiatives with leadership.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Customer service

Leadership

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Behavioral Health Technician Supervisor

Do you work for a company that no longer aligns with your core values?

Have you dreamt of working in a “true” team environment, where collaborating and working together for the greater good of the company are the expectation?

Are you tired of giving 100% everyday, only to feel undervalued and unappreciated?

If so, YOU DESERVE BETTER… and our families and our patients deserve better!

We’re on a mission to bring together the best, most talented and caring, authentic individuals to create a world-class mission-centered behavioral health organization, focused on doing it the right way...

If you really want to make a difference in addiction treatment and be a happier, healthier version of yourself, we’d love to align with you!

BriteLife Recovery strives to be the preeminent provider for those living with substance use and co-occurring disorders. Our mission is to create the strongest foundation possible, built on empathy, safety and trust, in a picturesque environment, for our clients and their families to begin the healing process. BriteLife is currently open in Hanover, PA, Hilton Head Island, SC, and West Kill, NY.

What we provide you!!

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy a fully sponsored Health plan through APA with Cigna Network, ensuring your health needs are met with ease and quality.

• Additional Insurance Coverage: Access dental/vision insurance, accident insurance, short-term disability insurance, critical illness insurance, cancer insurance, and life insurance for comprehensive protection.

• Generous Leave Policy: Benefit from 40 hours of sick time and 80 hours of vacation annually, supporting your work-life balance and well-being.

• Holiday Benefits: Salaried employees receive 9 paid holidays, while hourly workers earn time and a half for holidays worked.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Gain access to emotional and work-life counseling, financial guidance, legal resources, and health and benefit services through our comprehensive EAP.

• Shift Differential: Receive additional compensation for your dedication with our shift differential program.

• Staff Development: Engage in our solid staff development program, fostering continuous growth and skill enhancement.

• Supportive Environment: Thrive in a great working environment that encourages collaboration, creativity, and mutual support.

• Career Growth: Explore endless growth opportunities and the chance to make a positive impact not only in our clients' lives but also in the recovery community.

• Continual Education: Tuition reimbursement opportunities.

• And More: Discover even more benefits and perks that make BriteLife Recovery a rewarding place to work.

What you will be doing?

The BHT Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and managing the Behavioral Health Technicians and maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment for all clients served. Under the direction of the Executive Director, they work collaboratively with departmental leaders as well as external providers in the treatment/recovery community. The BHT Supervisor maintains oversight and management of expenses related to the operations of the department. As a leader, they will adhere to the mission and consistently promote and role model the core values of BriteLife Recovery.

What tasks are required?

• Defines and assigns duties to BHT team members.

• Supervises and schedules the BHTs to meet clinical and operational needs.

• Promotes a healthy recovery environment by coordinating in-house speakers and off-site recovery meetings for the clients.

• Audits documentation entered into the Electronic Health Record (EHR) by the BHTs to ensure information is timely and accurate.

• Hires, supervises, and engages in corrective action planning when indicated.

• Manages payroll for team.

• Develops a yearly staffing plan that considers census and program needs. Continuously monitors staffing patterns to meet plan.

• Trains all BHT staff on admission process, job duties, and completes the Training Needs Assessment & Training Plan for each supervisee.

• Develops a monthly recreational schedule of activities and coordinates resources and transportation for execution. Communicates with ancillary service providers and the Clinical Director to ensure synergy between departments regarding the schedule.

• Attends all multi department meetings (i.e., Flash Meeting, MDT Meeting, and Multi Dept Meeting) to provide milieu observations.

• Oversees the facilitation of Community Meetings led by the technicians.

• Manages the transportation schedule of all admissions, discharges, and other appointments as needed.

• Meets mutually established metrics and goals established with the Executive Director.

• Works collaboratively with the Leadership team to set goals and promote corporate initiatives.

• Works collaboratively with Clinical and Nursing departments to ensure treatment fidelity/ consistency.

• Positively promotes BriteLife Recovery to prospective clients and employees.

• Leads by example.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

What we need from you?

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Supervisory experience.

• Demonstrated computer proficiency.

• Experience in substance use disorders treatment preferred.

• Ability to lead and promote corporate and department initiatives.

• Excellent customer service skills and ability to interact with staff and clients in a professional manner.

• Ability to monitor activities of individuals in need of substance abuse treatment.

• Ability to screen for danger to self or others.

• Demonstrated adherence to acceptable ethical and behavioral standards of conduct.

• Participation in continuing Professional Development.

• Ability to provide education and information to individuals and groups, through formal and/or informal processes, concerning their substance abuse with guidance of Clinical Director.

• Ability to manage and follow procedures in crisis situations.

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

• Ability to walk up and down stairs during emergency drills or situations.

EEO Statement

All BLR subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. BLR subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.