Behavioral Health Technician Supervisor (S0116)

Axis Health System•Montrose, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Technician Supervisor is responsible for the delivery of quality patient care at assigned sites and staff. The Behavioral Health Technician Supervisor is responsible for oversight of the Residential BHT’s team in the delivery of quality patient care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. The BHT Supervisor is responsible for supervision of all assigned staff and responsible for providing direct patient care for a minimum of 40 % of their assignment with the expectation that all BHT shifts are covered. The BHT Supervisor must be capable of independent action without losing sight of the policies, procedures, and values of Axis Health System. This position also provides service coordination for clients receiving services at our Residential Crisis Centers and participates as a member of the service delivery team to assist with the individual care plans for clients in accordance with policies, rules, regulations, and directives that apply.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in one of the recognized mental health professions.
At least two years’ experience in a Mental Health or related setting.
Ability to summarize service themes from a variety of client contacts and communicate suggested improvements for service delivery.
Ability to communicate program needs to individuals and groups.
Ability to communicate performance expectations and company policy to staff.
Ability to facilitate and participate in meetings.
Ability to provide leadership both independently and as a member of management teams in decision making, implementation, and quality compliance.
Ability to interact with diverse populations, including behavioral health consumers and family members, staff and management, community groups and agencies.
Knowledge of community mental/physical health resources and their eligibility criteria and provide rapid linkage to treatment providers.
Working knowledge of HIPAA and 42 CFR, Pt 2.
Knowledge and ability to operate standard office equipment including scanner, computer, calculator, copy machine, fax, and multi-line telephone.
Working knowledge of Windows based computer applications including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and ability to access the internet.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; plan own work schedule effectively and multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced setting.
Ability to multi-task, organize, concentrate and prioritize workload in a sometimes-hectic environment with frequent interruptions.
Ability to read and understand written materials.
Must regard work as confidential.
Must have a current driver’s license, qualify for commercial vehicle insurance, and maintain a driving record that allows insurability with AHS’ insurance agency.
Annual Flu immunization, Annual TB screening upon hire, de-escalation training within 90 days of hire, BLS certification upon hire.
Must be knowledgeable regarding patient health information and HIPAA compliance.
Must be organized and demonstrate the ability to follow guidelines.
Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Must demonstrate the ability to be self-directed.
Must demonstrate the ability to follow the organization’s confidentiality and security rules.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Two years of supervisory experience.
Knowledge of mental health medications and mental health diagnoses.
Working knowledge of involuntary mental health holds (2CCR 502-1.27-65), and alcohol and drug Emergency Commitments (EC) and Involuntary Commitments (IC).
Crisis Professional Training completed within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Delivery of quality patient care at assigned sites and staff.
Oversight of the Residential BHT’s team in the delivery of quality patient care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
Supervision of all assigned staff.
Providing direct patient care for a minimum of 40% of their assignment with the expectation that all BHT shifts are covered.
Service coordination for clients receiving services at our Residential Crisis Centers.
Participating as a member of the service delivery team to assist with the individual care plans for clients in accordance with policies, rules, regulations, and directives that apply.
Summarize service themes from a variety of client contacts and communicate suggested improvements for service delivery.
Communicate program needs to individuals and groups.
Communicate performance expectations and company policy to staff.
Facilitate and participate in meetings.
Provide leadership both independently and as a member of management teams in decision making, implementation, and quality compliance.
Interact with diverse populations, including behavioral health consumers and family members, staff and management, community groups and agencies.
Communicate confidential information only as required to perform job responsibilities.
Follow established universal precautions and report potential exposure to a communicable disease immediately.
Be helpful and sensitive to the needs of all employees, while respecting corporate policies, procedures, and priorities.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external customers.
Plan own work schedule effectively and multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced setting.
Multi-task, organize, concentrate and prioritize workload in a sometimes-hectic environment with frequent interruptions.
Read and understand written materials.
Regard work as confidential.
Occasionally work beyond normal scheduled hours.
Take on additional duties when necessary.