Behavioral Health Technician Lead
About The Position
Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities. Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being. Summary In addition to performing the role of a BHT, the Lead BHT is responsible for the overall supervision of clients and other BHTs while on duty. Lead BHT ensures client and staff follow protocols, and reports issues to the Program Director and others as needed.
Requirements
- High diploma or equivalent
- Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to problem solve by gathering and analyzing information
- Ability to handle a crisis and or potential risk situation and react appropriately
- A working knowledge of federal and state standards as well as regulating body and compliance standards.
- Upholding staff code of ethics and therapeutic boundaries
Nice To Haves
- Prefer 2 years behavioral health experience or general healthcare experience
- Current CPR, AED and First Aid, preferred
Responsibilities
- Responsible for completing, and leading the team to complete duties of the BHT role on each shift, passing important information on to shift BHTs, to ensure consistency and create a positive environment
- Assist with the BHT schedule
- Complete the intake process with new clients into program
- Maintains client documentation
- Observe an document client self-administration of medication
- Coordination of client activities
- Follows objectives of treatment plans and client-specific needs
- Provide client transportation
- Evaluates behavioral and emotional needs of clients and provides response including crisis intervention
- Maintains safe, clean, and orderly physical environment
- Assists with the dietary needs of clients
- Completion of all required trainings as designated by the company and accreditation/licensing entities
- Other duties as assigned
- Provide training and day-to-day guidance to the BHT team
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Referral Bonus opportunities
- And More!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
