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Lead Behavioral Health Technician - Residential Services

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 11 Aug 2025

💰 $55,560/yr

About the role

Behavioral Health Technician Lead – Residential Services
Hiring Range: $22.67 - $27.78 per hourUp To An Additional $1.25/Hour In Shift Differentials
Benefits:

Comprehensive Health & Wellness Coverage: Enjoy extensive health, dental, and vision benefits to support your well-being, with access to top-tier care and services.
Generous Paid Time Off: Take advantage of up to 19 days of paid time off (PTO), plus 2 mental health days and 10 paid holidays in your first year, giving you the time you need to recharge and take care of yourself. (Pro-rated for part-time employees.)
Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance: We’ve got you covered with short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance, all provided at no cost to you, so you can feel secure in every situation.
Student Loan Assistance & Professional Development: Benefit from student loan repayment assistance and a commitment to your growth with extensive training and development opportunities to advance your career.
403(b) Retirement Plan: Take control of your future with a wide range of investment options in our 403(b) plan. Depending on eligibility, you could also receive generous company contributions to help grow your retirement savings.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access confidential support through our EAP, offering resources for personal and professional challenges, including counseling, financial advice, and more.
Pets Best Pet Insurance: Keep your furry family members healthy with comprehensive pet insurance for your cats and dogs, covering a variety of treatments and services.
2MorrowHealth Behavioral Change App: Improve your mental and physical well-being with free access to 2MorrowHealth, a powerful app designed to support healthy behavior changes and wellness goals.
Home Support Services: Whether you’re buying, selling, or refinancing, we offer valuable resources to assist with your home journey, helping you navigate the process with confidence.
Dynamic, Collaborative Team Environment: Join an incredible team that thrives on collaboration, creativity, and support, where every voice is heard and every idea valued.

Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Technician Lead to provide training and support for Behavioral Health Techs (BHTs). In this role, you will collaborate with the team and Residential Services Supervisor to oversee administrative activities, ensuring a safe milieu for our clients.

Primary Responsibilities:

Supervise BHTs in their work, including training, coaching, and evaluating their completion of assigned tasks and associated paperwork.
Ensure the use of trauma-informed communication during client interactions.
Oversee timely and accurate documentation in the Electronic Health Record.
Provide professional communication through email, telephone, and face-to-face interactions.
Perform additional tasks as assigned to BHTs, meeting all expectations.
Collaborate with Supervisor to provide regular individual and group supervision with BHTs.
Document and maintain confidential records of supervisions and significant interactions.
Provide ongoing individual training and coaching as needed, ensuring newly hired BHTs are oriented to the team.
Participate in interviews for BHTs and complete assigned performance appraisals within agency standards and timelines.

Conduct ongoing assessments of milieu acuity and client risk, collaborating with RS Supervisor for effective de-escalation.
Ensure adequate staffing per shift according to protocol, leading unit pass downs and providing relevant client and milieu information to oncoming BHT Lead.
Conduct regular chart audits of BHT documentation to ensure compliance with all relevant WACs.
Model appropriate techniques and behavior, including evidenced-based behavioral interventions, communication with staff and clients, Trauma-Informed Care (TIC), and professionalism.

Minimum Qualifications: EDUCATION: