Lead BHT — Trauma-Informed Detox Supervisor

Thrive People & Strategy; California, Palos Verdes Estates; On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Throttle & Thrive is hiring a Lead BHT in Palos Verdes Estates, CA. This full-time, in-person role runs Wednesday through Sunday from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM and involves supervising BHTs, coordinating clinical and administrative tasks, and maintaining clinical documentation in Kipu EMR.

Ideal candidates hold active RADT or CADC credentials with prior BHT and management experience in residential or substance-use treatment settings.

Qualifications

• Active RADT or CADC certification is required.
• Prior BHT and management experience in residential or substance-use settings preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Comfort with computer-based documentation and various software platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train Behavioral Health Technicians and ensure daily operations.
• Oversee compliance and regulatory items to meet standards.
• Ensure programs run on time and documentation in Kipu EMR is timely.
• Perform medication passes, take vitals, CIWAS/COWS, and group notes.
• Coordinate transportation, food ordering, and facility maintenance; inspect vehicles.

Skills

RADT/CADC

BHT management

Crisis response

Documentation

Kipu EMR

Microsoft Office

Email usage

Tools

Kipu EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Throttle & Thrive is hiring a Lead BHT in Palos Verdes Estates, CA. This full-time, in-person role runs Wednesday through Sunday from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM and involves supervising BHTs, coordinating clinical and administrative tasks, and maintaining clinical documentation in Kipu EMR.

Ideal candidates hold active RADT or CADC credentials with prior BHT and management experience in residential or substance-use treatment settings.