Behavioral Health Technician Manager

Pyramid Healthcare•Bowie, MD

2d•$45,760 - $49,920

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 Coordinate BHT scheduling and cross-facility coverage such that training and other overtime are significantly reduced. Capable of giving appropriate feedback to staff and role modeling. Organizes the BHTs so that the staff is trained and knowledgeable about their job functions. Advises clinical staff of clients’ goals and how they are progressing. Completes required training and ensures all BHTs are completing it as well.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Valid Driver’s License required.
Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification required.

Nice To Haves

Previous clinical experience preferred.
Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor BHT staff engagement and provide regular direct supervision to the BHT department.
Develop and maintain staff schedules (programming for BHTs).
Collaborate with other team members to create programming for the BHT department.
Communicate with staff either verbally or in written communication logs.
Assist in training new staff members.
Assist in the intervention of clients who are in crisis mode to utilize the least restrictive procedure necessary.
Monitor department documentation to ensure compliance.
Coordinate transportation needs throughout the facility.
Attend treatment team meetings, shift changes, and company meetings as required.
Develop orientation, curriculum, and training programs (new and ongoing).
Evaluate training needs, department performance, system changes, etc.
Responsible for the confiscation and inventory management of client items.
Assist Human Resources with the recruitment and interviewing of new BHTs.
Involvement in the disciplinary action process for BHTs and BHT Supervisors.
Conduct performance evaluations for the department.
Complete required training and mandatory training hours.
Other duties as assigned.