Manager, Behavioral Health Technicians

ADP, Inc.; Louisville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. in Louisville, TN is seeking a Behavioral Health Supervisor to oversee Behavioral Health Technicians and Recovery Support Specialist staff within residential facilities.

You will coordinate training, maintain staff schedules, and ensure coverage across all shifts. The role requires a Bachelor's in behavioral sciences or related certification, at least three years in addiction or mental health care, and one year in a supervisory position; CPRS/LADAC and strong communication skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences or CRC certification preferred; CPRS or LADAC certification encouraged.
• Three years of experience in addiction or mental health care required.
• One year of supervisory experience required.
• Verbal or written communication skills required.
• Computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and coordinate training for Behavioral Health Technicians and Recovery Support Specialist staff.
• Maintain work schedule to ensure adequate coverage on all shifts.
• Edit time reports and generate schedules; ensure accuracy of reported time.
• Assist with hiring support staff with HR as appropriate.
• Coordinate training for staff and conduct periodic meetings as needed.
• Prepare and conduct evaluations for staff and obtain HR approvals before meetings.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Training coordination

Verbal and written communication

Computer skills

CPRS certification

LADAC certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences or CRC certification; CPRS or LADAC preferred

Job description

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Full Time Louisville, TN, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 5888

JOB DESCRIPTION

LOCATION: Residential Facilities

DEPARTMENT: Clinical

REPORTS TO: Director of Nursing

Entry Level Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences or C.R.C. certification preferred, CPRS, or LADAC. Three years’ experience in addiction or mental healthcare agency required. One year’s experience in a supervisory position required. Verbal or written communication skills required. Computer skills preferred.

• Must be able to walk within the facility and on the grounds of the facility for approximately 1 mile per every 8-hour shift.
• Must be able to continuously sit for approximately 3hours per 8-hour shift.
• Must be able to administer CPR and be certified.
• Maintain records and have good communication skills.
• Must be able to see 20/40 corrected in each eye and hear (hearing aid acceptable).
• If recovering, two years of continuous verifiable abstinence.

General Responsibilities:

Provide supervision and coordinate training for Behavioral Health Technicians and Recovery Support Specialist staff. Maintain work schedule to ensure adequate coverage on all shifts.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for editing time report and ensuring time reported is correct.
• Responsible for generating work schedules and ensuring all shifts are adequately covered.
• Responsible for hiring support staff (Behavioral Health Technicians, Recovery Support Specialist) with assistance from Human Resources as appropriate.
• Coordinate training for Behavioral Health Technicians and Recovery Support Specialist as needed. Conduct periodic meetings with staff as needed.
• Prepare and conduct evaluations for Behavioral Health Technicians and Recovery Support Specialist. Obtain approvals from Human Resources prior to meeting with the staff.
• Assist with de-escalation of patients as needed. Document all direct care with patients in medical record. Monitor staff documentation.
• Coordinate communication between Behavioral Health Technicians and Recovery Support Specialist with clinical staff and medical staff.
• Supervision of scheduling.
• Work closely with Lead Behavioral Technician.
• Must maintain a professional demeanor and appearance, must not appear impaired or disoriented, but rather must present coherent and articulate speech, kept appearance, alert, oriented, and responsive to patients’ needs and concerns.
• Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness to perform the job safely.
• Must be able to work in a cooperative manner with coworkers, managers, clients, and prospective clients.
• Must be emotionally and physically capable of working effectively in stressful situations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Know and abide by the general provisions of 42 CFR Part 2, “Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records”; and 45 CFR “Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act”. This position has unrestricted access to patient health information.

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Employee Signature Date

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