Behavioral Health Technician Supervisor

Pyramid Healthcare

Pittsburgh (Allegheny County)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 54,000

Full time

14 days+

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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 dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client‑focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities.

Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.

Summary

In addition to performing the role of a BHT, the BHT Supervisor is responsible for the overall supervision of clients and other BHTs while on duty. The BHT Supervisor ensures client and staff follow protocols, and reports issues to the Program Director / BHT Manager and others as needed.

Essential Duties And 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Provide training and day‑to‑day guidance to the BHT team including, but not limited to, making daily rounds of the facility.

Required Qualifications

Licensure, Education, & Experience

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

Job Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to problem‑solve by gathering and analyzing information.
Ability to handle a crisis and or potential risk situation and react appropriately.
A working knowledge of federal and state standards as well as regulating body and compliance standards.
Upholding staff code of ethics and therapeutic boundaries.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb stairs, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, twist, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 25 pounds. The employee must seldom carry up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet & indoors. This position will require local travel. This position will be scheduled based on operational need & will be required to provide own transportation. Incumbent may be exposed to virus, disease, and/or infection from clients in the work environment. Incumbent may be exposed to traumatic situations (i.e. psychiatric).

Pyramid CORE Values

We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team‑focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.

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