Lead Behavior Health Technician

Intermountain Centers; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Centers is seeking a Lead Behavior Technician to guide frontline staff in a residential setting. This role emphasizes onboarding, staff training, treatment planning, and ensuring high-quality service delivery within the home environment.

You will collaborate with the Site Supervisor and clinical teams, participate in treatment team meetings, and support guidance on daily routines, documentation accuracy, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Behavioral/Mental Health direct care experience.
• BH Level: BHT.
• No professional license required (License NA).
• Strong documentation and training skills desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead onboarding of new Behavior Technicians, including orientation to home, routines, and expectations.
• Provide ongoing coaching and skill development for staff and ensure annual training.
• Participate in hiring and contribute to 90-day flight plan for new employees.

Skills

Behavioral Health experience

BHT

Staff coaching

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

General Summary

The Lead Behavior Technician (Lead BT) is a lead frontline role responsible for supporting the quality, consistency, and compliance of services within a residential facility. Reporting to the Site Supervisor, this position serves as a subject matter resource for staff, with a focus on staff onboarding and training, individual treatment plans, treatment team meetings and documentation quality. The Lead BT will also support shift coverage and assistance int he self-administration of medication during their hours of work, if necessary.

The Lead BT works a standard Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM schedule and partners closely with leadership and clinical teams to ensure services are delivered effectively and in alignment with program expectations.

Job Responsibilities

Mission

• Adheres to the organization’s treatment philosophy, Trauma Informed Behavioral Approach (TIBA)
• Cultivates the core of the model, Foundational Four, within the program.

Staff Onboarding & Training

• Participates in hiring of new employees
• Lead onboarding of new Behavior Technicians, including orientation to the home, routines, and expectations
• Works with Training Department to ensure implementation of 90 day flight plan for all new employees:
  • Train staff on behavior support approaches, daily structure, and member engagement
  • Reinforce proper documentation practices and service delivery expectations Reviews new employee documentation for accuracy, completeness and quality during the first 90 days of employment.
• Provide ongoing coaching and skill development for existing staff
• Ensures all staff meet annual training requirements
• Serve as a role model for best practices in member interaction and professionalism

Treatment Team Participation

• Oversight of ISP’s: working with BHT’s in developing ISP’s for members
• Attend treatment team meetings and provide input on member progress, behaviors, and day-to-day functioning
• Support implementation of treatment recommendations within the home environment

Quality of Care Support

• Assist in ensuring consistency in the implementation of daily routines and behavioral support strategies
• Monitor member engagement and provide guidance to staff to improve quality of interactions
• Assist in managing behavioral situations and modeling appropriate interventions
• Promote a structured, safe, and therapeutic environment

Licensing Compliance & Documentation Oversight

• Ensure the home operates in alignment with applicable licensing and regulatory requirements
• Monitors daily reporting and resolves staff adherence to required documentation standards and timelines.
• Randomly selects and reviews at least 5 notes per month of documentation for accuracy, completeness, and quality.
• Provide real-time feedback and correction to staff regarding documentation expectations
• Support readiness for internal and external reviews by maintaining organized and compliant records

Other

• Supports BHT staff with transportation to appointments
• Collaborate with Site Supervisor, Clinical Director, Training Department, Licensing Department and Quality Management to ensure compliance with all regulations and requirements
• Provides input on employees’ performance evaluation
• Participates in team meetings

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum Education Required: High School Diploma
• Minimum Experience Required: 3 years of Behavioral/Mental Health direct care experience
• License Requirement: NA
• BH Level: BHT

Regulatory Requirements

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Able to pass 5 panel drug test & submit to regular screening
• Valid AZ DPS Level I fingerprint clearance card (must maintain valid card throughout employment)
• CPR, First Aid, AED certification, if required (must maintain throughout employment).
• Current, valid Driver’s License and 39-month Motor Vehicle Report and proof of vehicle registration liability insurance to meet insurance requirements
• Initial current negative TB test result, if required (Employer provides).

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