BHT Supervisor - Boulder

Ignitus Recovery; Boulder, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 77,146,000 - 91,693,000; Full time

Job summary

Ignitus Recovery is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician Supervisor in Boulder, CO, to lead the BHT team while continuing hands-on client support in a residential/outpatient setting. This role drives safe, trauma-responsive care and maintains alignment with clinical expectations.

The ideal candidate has prior behavioral health experience, QMAP certification, and strong coaching skills to mentor staff and ensure high-quality client care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• QMAP Certification required.
• Experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, or mental health services.
• Ability to coach and mentor staff in a fast-paced treatment environment.
• Valid driver’s license and transportation.
• Ability to pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-the-moment client engagement, support, redirection, and crisis response with BHT staff.
• Model trauma-responsive communication, emotional regulation, and healthy boundaries.
• Support daily client routines, safety checks, documentation, transportation, and program activities.
• Build respectful relationships that reinforce client dignity and engagement.

Skills

Compassionate communication

Trauma-responsive engagement

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

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Behavioral Health | Substance Use & Mental Health

Location: Boulder, CO
Type: Full-Time, W-2
Schedule: As needed
Compensation: $27-32 per hour (Hourly rate commensurate with experience)
Expected Hours: 40 hours per week

ABOUT THE ROLE

Ignitus Recovery is a growing behavioral health organization providing residential and outpatient treatment for substance use and mental health disorders at Cherry Hills Recovery and AIM Health Boulder.

The Behavioral Health Technician Supervisor is a working leadership role that provides hands-on supervision and coaching to the Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) team while also supporting clients directly in the treatment environment. This role helps ensure the treatment milieu remains safe, structured, trauma-responsive, and aligned with clinical expectations.

The BHT Supervisor works alongside staff during daily operations, providing real-time support, mentoring, and accountability while helping maintain a therapeutic environment that supports client engagement and recovery.

This role is ideal for an experienced Behavioral Health Technician who is ready to step into a leadership position while continuing to provide meaningful direct support to clients.

WHY THIS ROLE IS DIFFERENT

• Help shape a new behavioral health treatment program from the ground up
• Work closely with clinical and leadership teams to support program quality
• Build leadership experience in a growing behavioral health organization

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Client Support (Working Role)

• Provide in-the-moment client engagement, support, redirection, and crisis response alongside BHT staff
• Model trauma-responsive communication, emotional regulation, and healthy boundaries
• Support daily client routines, safety checks, documentation, transportation, and program activities
• Build respectful and trusting relationships that reinforce client dignity and treatment engagement

Leadership & Supervision

• Lead shifts by working directly alongside the BHT team
• Provide real-time coaching, corrective feedback, and skill development for staff
• Conduct shift huddles, staff handoffs, and team alignment communication
• Mentor staff on de-escalation strategies, rapport building, and trauma-informed care

Operational Coordination

• Support scheduling, shift coverage, and workforce coordination
• Ensure BHT responsibilities such as rounds, documentation, observations, and milieu monitoring are completed accurately
• Coordinate with clinical, medical, and leadership teams to support consistent client care

Documentation & Measurement-Informed Practice

• Complete accurate and objective documentation
• Review BHT documentation for clarity and completeness
• Support staff in gathering client observations and measurement-informed data
• Identify trends within the milieu and share insights that support quality improvement

Safety, Compliance & Professional Integrity

• Uphold all safety protocols, incident reporting standards, and ethical boundaries
• Respond to crises calmly and guide staff in following established procedures
• Promote a culture of professionalism, reliability, accountability, and cultural humility

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience working in behavioral health, substance use treatment, or mental health services
• QMAP Certification
• Ability to coach and mentor staff in a fast-paced treatment environment
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and trauma-informed interactions
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to pass federal, state, and county background checks

• Compassionate communication
• Trauma-responsive engagement
• Professional boundaries
• Team collaboration
• Cultural humility
• Adaptability and emotional stability
• Accountability and integrity