Lead Behavorial Health Technician

Description

Join Copa Health as a Lead Behavioral Health Technician in Magna, Utah!

Make a meaningful impact in the lives of youth and adolescents as a Behavioral Health Technician at Copa Health’s 16-Bed Residential Clinic in Magna, Utah.

Pay range: $18.40 / Schedule: Weekend Day shift (3pm-11pm)

Job Summary:

The Lead Behavioral Health Technician directs and manages the daily operations and activities of the assigned programs to comply with all rules, regulations, and policies that apply under the direction of the Program Manager. Provides direct care services to individuals, ensuring safety, support, and therapeutic engagement. In addition to performing BHT duties, the Lead BHT serves as a mentor and role model for other staff, assists with scheduling and training, and supports program operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Requires any combination of training, education, and experience listed below:

• Minimum HS diploma/GED and two (2) – three (3) years of relevant experience in a behavioral health setting OR
• An associate degree and one (1) - two (2) years of relevant experience in a behavioral health setting OR
• A Bachelor’s degree (related or non-related) in the behavioral health field plus one (1) year of relevant experience in behavioral health.
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory in behavioral health preferred.
• Must be able to obtain a Utah Food Handler’s Card by a state approved training agency within 14 days of hire.
• Experience in working with multi-cultural and low socio-economic individuals.
• Must pass a comprehensive background check as mandated by Utah state law for individuals working with children and vulnerable adults.
• Ability to become a certified trainer in CPR/FA and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) to support staff training and development initiatives.
  
  

Job Summary (including, But Not Limited To)

• Provide direct support and care to members, including monitoring, skill-building, and crisis de-escalation.
• Assist members with daily living activities, including hygiene, meals, and transportation.
• Facilitate therapeutic activities, groups, and educational sessions.
• Acts as a mentor and resource for BHT staff by demonstrating best practices and providing guidance.
• Lead onboarding and training of new staff, ensuring understanding of policies and procedures.
• Assist the Program Manager in conducting regular team meetings and check-ins.
• Ensure staff coverage and assist with the scheduling and management of timesheets.
• Monitor program environment to ensure safety and report concerns to leadership promptly.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and contribute to care coordination.
• Collaborate with clinical and medical staff to implement treatment plans.
• Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and external partners.
• Respond to crises and emergencies using appropriate interventions and following protocols.
• Lead debriefings and incident reviews with the team as needed.
• Responsible for the management of residents’ medications (e.g. maintain supply, supervise passing of medications, and documentation) as applicable per program requirements.
• Provide consistent monitoring to the wellbeing of the individuals served to provide a positive, supportive and structured environment.
• Safely transport members to and from their living environment and any scheduled appointments.
• Assist in the planning and preparation of menus consisting of well-balanced meals and meeting applicable diet needs as required.
• Assures positive member outcomes by providing exceptional member care and completion of timely documentation of services by meeting optimal engagement and performance standards as outlined by Copa’s policies, procedures, and clinical protocols.
• Reports potential infections, infestations, accidents, and incidents completing applicable reporting paperwork and reporting procedures.
• Assists with contributing to treatment planning, teaching and discharge planning.
• Assists with supportive therapy for select members by leading group activities and participates in developing group curriculum for psychosocial and skills groups.
• Performs or assists with the admission of new members by gathering routine information for nursing and clinician assessment, searches patients and belongings for contraband, documents belongings and other appropriate information.
• May support with functions related to kitchen management.
• May functions as a preceptor to new BHTs and BHPPs.
• Adherence to all agency policies, licensure, and training requirements.
  
  

To ensure compliance & adequate services, additional job duties may be required to meet the needs of the program and or department

Copa Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Pre-Employment Criminal Background and Drug Testing Required. EOE.