Lead Behavioral Health Technician - People-First Leader

Copa Health Inc.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health coverage

Dental & Vision

PTO 3 weeks

Wellness day

10 holidays annually

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Copa Health Inc. is seeking a Lead BHT to join our behavioral health team in Arizona. You will lead daily operations in assigned programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and supervise BHTs to meet performance and billing standards.

Strong communication and leadership skills are essential. The role emphasizes supervision of staff, ensuring duty fulfillment, and collaboration with the Program Manager to maintain high-quality care and program fidelity.

Qualifications

• Minimum HS diploma/GED with 2–3 years of relevant behavioral health experience.
• Associate’s degree with 1–2 years of relevant behavioral health experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health field with 1 year of relevant experience.
• Must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License and be able to pass motor vehicle screening for insurance purposes.
• Experience working with multi-cultural and low socio-economic individuals.
• Must be 21 years old.
• Must have Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card or be eligible to receive within 8 weeks of hire.
• TB Test clearance required at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Inform BHTs of program updates and expectations to support the program manager.
• Pull and review billed units report daily to ensure BHTs meet hourly billing requirements.
• Collaborate with Program Manager to identify high performers and provide appreciation and incentives; assist underperforming staff with improvement plans.
• Create a weekly activity schedule for BHTs to increase member engagement.
• Monitor and collect scorecard documents from clinical teams monthly.
• Ensure maintenance and cleanliness of the home per department standards.
• Manage residents’ medications as applicable per program requirements.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Program coordination

Communication

Team leadership

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree in behavioral health

Job description

Copa Health Inc. is seeking a Lead BHT to join our behavioral health team in Arizona. You will lead daily operations in assigned programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and supervise BHTs to meet performance and billing standards.

Strong communication and leadership skills are essential. The role emphasizes supervision of staff, ensuring duty fulfillment, and collaboration with the Program Manager to maintain high-quality care and program fidelity.