Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) Manager

Bridges of Hope•Anderson, IN

About The Position

Make a Difference Every Day – Join Our Mission-Driven Team! Conveniently located near Muncie, Anderson, Lapel, Alexandria, Fishers, and Noblesville Are you compassionate, energetic, and ready to be a part of something meaningful? We’re looking for a Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT) Manager to join our supportive, purpose-driven team. As a BHT Manager, you'll play a vital role in helping individuals on their path to recovery from substance abuse and mental health challenges. If you're upbeat, dependable, and passionate about making an impact, this could be the perfect fit for you. Summary: The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) Manager is responsible for the supervision, leadership, and oversight of BHTs. This role ensures high-quality client care, client safety, staff development, compliance, and effective collaboration with other departments.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED required
Valid Driver’s License
Commitment to drug-free lifestyle and responsible alcohol use is essential
Proof of Insurance
CPR or BLS certification (must be completed within 60 days of hire)
Authorization to work in the US is required
Minimum of 1-2 years of supervisory experience desired

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred
Experience in residential, inpatient, and addiction treatment preferred

Responsibilities

Provides direct supervision to, and evaluation of, Assistant BHT Manager and BHT staff
Coordinates with Human Resources for staffing and personnel decisions including reviewing applicants, engaging in interviews, and addressing disciplinary action when necessary
Provides job specific training, ongoing monitoring, and feedback to BHTs
Coaches staff in deescalation, therapeutic communication, and boundary maintenance
Monitor behavioral health staff adherence to policy and procedures including ensuring completion of competencies, trainings, policy acknowledgements, documentation requirements, meeting attendance, and required certifications
Redirects all staff behavior that does not align with the organization’s values and promote a positive culture
Coordinate BHT meetings and co-facilitate with Assistant BHT Manager
Ensure a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment as well as proper supervision levels and safety checks
Oversee implementation of treatment plan goals for clients as directed by clinicians
Log facilities requests in MaintainX
Participate in meetings as requested (operations, clinical, interdisciplinary, community)
Complete and monitor all required documentation in a timely manner (client forms, shift notes to document clients’ behavior, status, and physical conditions, one on one supervision meetings, all staff meetings, etc.)
Assist clients with daily activities including providing emotional support and crisis intervention
Facilitate group and individual activities
Participate in on-call coverage with the Assistant BHT Manager
Other duties as assigned