Behavioral Technician Supervisor

ascensionrecovery; Williamson (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

ascensionrecovery is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician Supervisor to lead RSS/BHT teams in a residential SUD facility. You will oversee daily operations, ensure consistent clinical programming, and model excellence in client care, while stepping in as a BHT when needed.

This role emphasizes trauma-informed leadership, supervision of RSS staff, and coordination with clinical and nursing teams to promote safe, client-centered services and continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Experience training, mentoring, or onboarding new staff.
• Must obtain First Aid/CPR within 30 days of hire.
• Valid driver’s license and eligibility to transport patients per policy.
• Must maintain an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and evaluate RSS; ensure monthly supervision and annual reviews.
• Collaborate with nursing, clinical, and admin teams for integrated care.
• Develop RSS staffing schedule with coverage and team strengths.
• Lead orientation for new RSS staff; training within 60 days.
• Create training materials and ongoing skill development for RSS.
• Model and support a patient-centered culture.
• Ensure clinical schedule and curriculum adherence.
• Monitor policy, safety, and best practice adherence.
• Orient clients within 48 hours of admission; explain rules and services.
• Facilitate psychoeducational and life skills groups.
• Support intake, UA, transport, and recreation activities.
• De-escalate behavioral issues with trauma-informed strategies.
• Document incidents and client progress per policy.
• Oversee daily routines including housekeeping, meals, and meds.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Staff training

First Aid/CPR within 30 days

Valid driver's license

Driving record clean

Job description

General Description

The Behavioral Health Technician Supervisor is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing a team of Recovery Support Specialists/Behavioral Health Technicians (RSS/BHTs) within a residential substance use disorder (SUD) treatment facility. This individual ensures safe, compassionate, trauma-informed support services for clients by coordinating daily operations, assuring consistency in clinical programming, providing direct supervision, and modeling excellence in client care. The Supervisor will also perform the duties of a BHT as needed, promoting continuity of care and staff accountability.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Leadership Responsibilities


• Supervise, coach, and evaluate Recovery Support Specialists; ensure compliance with monthly supervision and annual performance review requirements.


• Collaborate with nursing, clinical, and administrative teams to ensure integrated, client-centered care.


• Develop and maintain the RSS staffing schedule; ensure appropriate coverage and alignment with team strengths and competencies.


• Lead orientation and onboarding for all new RSS staff, ensuring completion of training within the first 60 days.


• Develop and facilitate training materials, in-service education, and ongoing skill development for the RSS team.


• Model and support a patient-centered culture.


• Assure clinical schedule is followed and curriculum is adhered to.


• Monitor team adherence to facility policies, safety protocols, and therapeutic best practices.

Client Support and Direct Care

• Conduct comprehensive client orientations within 48 hours of admission, covering program rules, expectations, and support services.


• Facilitate psychoeducational and life skills groups to support recovery and reintegration.


• Support clinical processes including intake, UA administration, transportation, and recreational programming.


• Monitor and de-escalate behavioral issues, applying trauma-informed and ethical response strategies.


• Maintain detailed documentation of incidents, client progress, and shift activities per organizational policy.


• Ensure safe oversight of daily routines including housekeeping, meals, and medication lines.


• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Knowledge

Required:

• Experience training, mentoring, or onboarding new staff.


• Must obtain First Aid/CPR within 30 days of hire.


• Valid driver’s license required; must meet all state-specific licensing requirements and be eligible to transport patients in accordance with state regulations and company policy.


• Must maintain an acceptable driving record.

• Conduct comprehensive client orientations within 48 hours of admission, covering program rules, expectations, and support services.


• Facilitate psychoeducational and life skills groups to support recovery and reintegration.


• Support clinical processes including intake, UA administration, transportation, and recreational programming.


• Monitor and de-escalate behavioral issues, applying trauma-informed and ethical response strategies.


• Maintain detailed documentation of incidents, client progress, and shift activities per organizational policy.


• Ensure safe oversight of daily routines including housekeeping, meals, and medication lines.