BHT Team Lead

ABHS•Clementon, NJ

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The BHT Team Lead is responsible for monitoring the safety, sobriety, and transportation of clients who are in various levels of treatment for mental health. This role involves assisting with activity coordination, serving as a resource for other BHTs, and managing the daily schedule of clients to ensure they attend all treatments and activities punctually. The Team Lead will transport clients to and from the treatment facility in a company vehicle, adhering to driving guidelines. They will collaborate with clinical staff to implement treatment plan goals and specific behavioral interventions, fostering a supportive and accountable environment. Key duties include monitoring clients, recording observations, responding to client needs including crisis intervention, and monitoring for intoxication or drug use. The role also involves administering urine analysis and breathalyzer tests, conducting client searches at intake, assisting with intake paperwork, and maintaining company keys. Additionally, the Team Lead will direct clients to group sessions or appointments, build relationships with clients, model healthy communication, and manage conflicts impartially. A professional demeanor and appropriate boundaries with clients are expected. The position requires reporting to a Direct Supervisor and conducting housing audits for cleanliness and supplies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mental Health area preferred; will accept high school diploma or equivalent with specialized mental health training or experience.
2-4 years’ experience working in a mental health facility.
Computer literate: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) required.
Professional phone and customer service skills.
Current CPR certification
Valid driver license
Ability to read, write, spell in English legibly and without excessive grammatical or communication errors.
Ability to speak clearly and effectively using proper grammar before patients, employees and business partners, among others.
Excellent organizational skills.
Accepts constructive criticism well in an open and non-defensive manner.
Ability to manage conflicting priorities.
Ability to maintain a positive work ethic and a congenial attitude in the face of a high-pressure environment.
Ability to function independently and with flexibility.
Ability to work under pressure, handle multiple tasks and interruptions.
Must have strong computer skills to meet Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Record software requirements.

Nice To Haves

Narcan Training is desirable

Responsibilities

Assists with activity coordination for clients
Serve as a resource for other BHTs while on shift
Monitor and direct the daily schedule of clients; including performing tasks and staying on schedule to attend all treatment and activities.
Transport clients to treatment facility, and back to residence in company vehicle. Comply with driving guidelines and approved routes.
Work alongside clinical staff to aid in implementation of treatment plan goals
Assist in implementation of specific behavioral interventions such as coping skills, emotional regulation, and tailored behavioral modification techniques
Foster a compassionate yet accountable environment that meets the needs of clients
Monitor clients and record observations in shift notes, reporting back on each client’s progress and concerns
Anticipate and respond to client needs, including crisis intervention and de-escalation
Monitor the condition and behavior of all clients for intoxication/drug use.
Administer Urine Analysis and breathalyzer as needed
Promptly relieving previous shift and conferring with them regarding all issues and concerns.
Conduct searches of clients at intake and assist in completing intake paperwork.
Maintain and control company keys.
Monitor clients and direct into group sessions or appointments when needed
Make concerted effort to build relationships with each client, and model healthy communication as part of mental health treatment
Manage and defuse conflict between clients impartially and respectfully. Effectively remind clients of rules and consequences of breach.
Maintain a collegial but professional demeanor, reflective of healthy mental health, and appropriate boundaries with each client.
Adhering to scheduled client transport and arriving at the facility in a timely manner.
Report to and communicate with Direct Supervisor.
Housing audits related to cleanliness and housing supplies
Assists and covers other staff when necessary to maintain high productivity and efficiency in the department.
Additional responsibilities that are essential for the department to be successful will be assigned accordingly.