What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shift Lead Behavioral Health Technician position at Kitsap Mental Health Services?
Behavioral Health Tech – Subacute Recovery Services
Hiring Range: $22.67 - $27.78 per hour
Hiring Range: $22.67 - $27.78 per hour
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.
Description
The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) Lead provides training and support for Behavioral Health Techs (BHTs). Collaborates with the team and MHP supervisor to oversee a range of administrative activities in support of running a safe milieu.
The BHT lead assists in the operations of KMHS in support of its stated mission, and provides the highest level of customer service to internal and external customers.
Description
Description
Primary Responsibilities:
Hiring and Supervision
- Supervise BHTs in their work including but not limited to training, coaching, and evaluating with regard to:
- Completion of assigned tasks and associated paperwork.
- The use of trauma informed communication during client interactions.
- Ensuring timely and accurate documentation in the Electronic Health Record.
- Professional communication including but not limited to email, telephone and face to face interactions with peers and colleagues.
- Additional tasks as assigned to the BHTs.
- Meeting all expectations otherwise not specified.
In collaboration with MHP Supervisors provide regular individual and group supervisions with BHTs:
- Document and keep confidential records of supervisions and other significant interactions (i.e., debriefs, concerns raised or performance related issues).
- In collaboration with MHP Supervisors provide ongoing individual training and coaching as needed with regard to specific staff performance, areas of improvement and training goals.
- Take the lead in ensuring newly hired BHTs are oriented to the team.
- In collaboration with MHP Supervisor complete assigned BHT performance appraisals within agency standards and timelines.
- Promote the enhancement of positive staff morale by facilitating a timely response to concerns, ensuring respectful and professional internal communications, facilitate team building, and providing opportunities for staff recognition.
In collaboration with unit leadership, participate in interviews for BHTs.
Unit and Milieu Staffing:
- Conduct ongoing assessment of milieu acuity and client risk, collaborating in a timely manner with the MHP Supervisors as needed to ensure effective de-escalation.
- In collaboration with unit leadership ensure adequate staffing per shift according to the appropriate protocol, to include additional staff as needed. Follow the established protocol for determining additional staffing.
- Be involved in unit pass downs, providing any relevant client and milieu information (i.e., safety, administrative) to oncoming MHP supervisor.
- In collaboration with MHP Supervisor conduct regular chart audits of BHT documentation to ensure compliance with all relevant WACs.
- Model appropriate techniques/behavior, including:
- Evidenced-based behavioral interventions on the floor
- Communication with staff and clients
- Trauma Informed Care (TIC)
- Professionalism
Minimum Qualifications:
EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED
EXPERIENCE: Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience)
LICENSURE: Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration
Preferred Qualifications:
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, social services, or behavioral health field or equivalent experience in Behavioral Health.
EXPERIENCE: Specialist (minimum 5 years of job-related experience)
Inpatient/residential work experience, supervisory experience, and teaching ability.
Relevant experience working with clients with severe and persistent mental illness.
Our recruitment processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our people regardless of gender identity or orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any aspect which makes someone unique.
Salary : $23 - $28
