Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) Manager

NRT |Foundry Treatment Center•Broomfield, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) Manager provides leadership, supervision, and operational oversight to the Behavioral Health Technician team within a residential behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment facility. This position is responsible for ensuring BHT staff provide safe, consistent, professional, and client-centered support while maintaining appropriate staffing levels and adherence to facility policies, clinical expectations, regulatory requirements, and established standards of care. The BHT Manager serves as the primary leader for the BHT department and works closely with Clinical, Nursing, Medical, Human Resources, and Operations leadership to promote effective communication, staff accountability, client safety, and a therapeutic treatment environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of 3 years of experience working in behavioral health, mental health, substance use disorder treatment, residential treatment, or a related healthcare environment required.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in supervisory/management role required.
Knowledge of behavioral health treatment, trauma-informed care, professional boundaries, crisis intervention, and therapeutic milieu management.
Experience with Joint Commission and BHA regulatory standards.
Training or certification in crisis prevention, de-escalation, and CPR/First Aid.
Valid driver's license and ability to meet organizational driving requirements.
Proficient with Google Suite or related software.
Adept at quickly learning multiple computer systems and platforms.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in behavioral health, psychology, social work, human services, healthcare administration, or a related field strongly preferred.
Experience supervising BHTs, Behavioral Health Associates, Mental Health Technicians, or similar direct-care staff preferred.
CAT/CAS Certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct supervision, leadership, coaching, and performance management for Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs).
Oversee BHT scheduling, shift coverage, and staffing needs to ensure appropriate coverage based on census, client needs, and facility operations.
Monitor overtime and staffing utilization and make appropriate adjustments in collaboration with leadership.
Participate in the interviewing, onboarding, training, and development of BHT staff.
Establish and reinforce expectations related to attendance, professionalism, communication, documentation, client interactions, and job performance.
Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and respect.
Serve as an accessible leadership resource for BHT staff while maintaining appropriate supervisory boundaries.
Ensure required client observations, rounds, searches, transportation, activities, groups, and other assigned BHT responsibilities are completed appropriately.
Ensure staff maintain appropriate professional boundaries and interactions with clients.
Provide support and leadership during behavioral concerns, crises, safety incidents, and other challenging situations.
Monitor BHT documentation and departmental practices for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with Clinical, Nursing, Medical, Human Resources, and Operations leadership to address client, staffing, safety concerns, and operational needs.
Address employee performance, conduct, attendance, and policy concerns promptly and consistently in partnership with Human Resources.
Monitor daily BHT operations and address barriers that may interfere with client care or facility operations.
Participate in incident review, quality improvement, compliance, and facility safety initiatives.
Maintain effective communication between BHT staff, shifts, departments, and facility leadership.
Assist with the development and implementation of BHT policies, procedures, workflows, and performance standards.
Assist leadership with preparation for audits, surveys, licensing reviews, and accreditation activities as appropriate.
Participate in leadership meetings as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned based on client care, staffing, and operational needs.