Lead Behavioral Health Technician

Job Description:

Job Title: Lead Behavioral Health Technician

Location: Columbia, MO

Department: Recovery Services

Employment Type: Full time

Job Summary:
Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Lead Behavioral Health Technician, where you will play a vital role in supporting individuals on their journey to recovery. You will have the opportunity to lead and mentor fellow Behavioral Health Technicians, ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment for our clients. Your leadership will help shape the daily activities and experiences of our clients, making a meaningful difference in their lives. We are looking for someone who is dedicated, empathetic, and skilled in crisis management to help us achieve our mission of providing exceptional care.

In this role, you will assist the Clinical Team in treatment procedures, supervise clients, and model appropriate behavior. You will also orient new team members to program operations and ensure adherence to policies and procedures.

This position offers…

• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
• Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
• Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as lead providing guidance and direction to other Behavioral Health Technicians working the same shift.
• Oversee daily activities of clients/patients ensuring expectations and rules are adhered to, communicating pertinent behaviors to the treatment team.
• Adhere to all medication policies and work with trained Behavioral Health Technicians to ensure all medication policies are followed.
• De-escalate crisis situations with direction from Program Leadership.
• Assist in training/orientating/supervising Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs).
• Facilitate Behavioral Health Technician meetings as scheduled.
• Assist with Staff Schedules and provide coverage for vacant shifts.
• Prepare or assist in preparation of all group education material.
• Ensure documentation is completed following State Regulatory/CARF standards, including all groups being entered for the shift, by the end of the shift.
• Facilitate education or recreation groups as scheduled.
• Perform the duties of a Behavioral Health Technician.
• Complete performance reviews for direct reports within designated time frames.
• Demonstrate interest in long-term and short-term goals and objectives of the company.
• Other duties as assigned by Clinical Supervisor, Residential Coordinator, Program Director, Vice President, or Executive Team member.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in social work, counseling, psychology, psychiatric nursing, or a closely related field; OR
• High School or General Equivalency Diploma and two (2) years responsible employment history.
• Experience in Human Services or related field is preferred.
• Exceptions to the qualifications listed may be made by the appropriate Executive Team member.
• For Residential Care Facility (RCF): Become credentialed as a Level 1 Med Aid (LIMA) and be Insulin Certified within the first ninety (90) days in position.

Additional Qualifications:

• Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, and abuse/neglect.
• Completion of New Hire Orientation within 30 Days of Employment.
• All training requirements including Relias within two (2) weeks of employment and annually thereafter.
• First Aid certification within three (3) months of beginning employment and upon renewal date.
• Obtain CPR certification within three (3) months of beginning employment and upon renewal date.
• Medication Administration according to the program standards.
• Behavioral Management training completed within thirty (30) days of employment or first available class after start date.
• Extensive knowledge of the policies, procedures, and regulations of the program to which the Employee is assigned.
• Valid Driver’s license in state of residency with an acceptable driving record is required.
• Must be at least twenty-one