Altoona, Pennsylvania, USA
8 days ago
Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) Supervisor

Schedule: 1st and 2nd shift combination

Deliverables/Principal Results Expected:
 Supervises Behavioral Health Technicians and provides feedback on their performance.
 Orients and Trains new staff to unit and program.
 Assists with Interviewing and Hiring BHT’s.
 Communicates with staff either verbally or in written communication logs.
 Assists with employee disciplinary actions.
 Develops employee schedule.
 Conducts employee performance evaluations.
 Assists with interventions with clients.
 Assists with confiscation of items.
 Listens to clients and BHT’s concerning all areas of the clients’ treatment.
 Coordinate activities including lectures, recreation and meetings with Lead BHT’s.
 Follows objectives of treatment plans.
 Maintains safe, orderly and therapeutic physical environment for clients including crisis intervention.
 Evaluates behavioral and emotional needs of clients and provides input.
 Attends trainings as necessary and schedules BHT’s to attend trainings.
 Attends facility meetings and coordinates BHT department meetings.
 Clerical duties as needed.
 Complete required trainings and mandatory training hours.
 Other duties as assigned


Technical Competencies: Capable of role modeling to the clients and BHT’s. Helps to maintain a strong clinical program. Able to work together with staff to effectively meet the needs of the clients. Maintains positive relationship with clients and staff. Complete required trainings and mandatory training hours. Strong skills in D&A and mental health treatment. A working knowledge of HIPAA, Licensing and CARF regulations.

Education, Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent. Experience facilitating groups. Drug and Alcohol/Mental Health experience. Valid Driver’s License.

Job-related Behavioral Characteristics:
Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to problem solve by gathering and analyzing information, working well in an individual/group problem solving situation and showing initiative in problem solving. Maintains professionalism and does not show favoritism. Maintains consistency with clients, staff, visitors and the public. Ability to handle a crisis situation and react appropriately. Ability to be flexible and adaptable. Ability to make decisions in an objective and ethical manner. Calm and decisive in crisis situations. Ability to sustain a team environment.

Pyramid CORE Values:
We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent and ethical when dealing with clients, staff and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.

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