Behavioral Health Technician Manager

Company: Center of Excellence
Location: Upper Marlboro
Posted on: March 31, 2025

Job Description:

Overview:
-Seeking an outstanding Behavioral Health Technician Manager to join our team in Upper Marlboro, MD! -Advanced Recovery Systems (ARS) -is an integrated behavioral healthcare management company committed to transforming lives through comprehensive treatment. With our advanced approach to patient care, we are seeking exceptional leaders like you to join our team. We have facilities in various regions of the U.S., and since our inception, we have been unwavering in our mission to support individuals on their path to recovery. To learn more about our mission and commitment, visit our website at -. -The -IAFF Center of Excellence -is a first-of-its-kind rehabilitation center designed especially for and by firefighters. The 60-bed facility, located on 15 acres just outside Washington, DC, gives these fire fighters and first responders the opportunity to receive treatment among peers, led by clinicians who have experience working with these professionals. -Learn more about the IAFF Center of Excellence and the crucial services we provide at -. -We value our employees and recognize the critical role they play in supporting our heroes.When you join our team, you can expect:

• Competitive Starting Pay
• Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks/year - Accrual begins on Day 1 of employment
• Retirement: 401K + match
• Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, Life
• Matching HSA: Up to $1500/year company contribution
• Travel Concierge, LifeMart Employee Discounts, Health Advocate, EAP Program
• And much more!Read our Online Reviews: -, -, -
  
  Responsibilities:
  THe Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) Manager works effectively with the facility leadership team to ensure success of the facility by completing the following core job duties and other required tasks:
  • Responsible for the activities of all the BHTs working in all treatment modalities.
  • Manage staffing levels. Develop, maintain, and communicate work schedules of the Behavioral Health Technicians. Ensure staffing ratios are maintained and schedules are covered appropriately.
  • Managing performance of staff, including training, competencies, coaching, and performance evaluations of the BHTs (90-day and annual). Providing departmental orientation to newly hired BHTs.
  • Screening and selecting new hires. Recommending terminations of BHTs when required.
  • Ensuring all required documentation for department is complete, accurate and timely, including but not limited to patient checks, incident reports, and other documentation as needed.
  • Works as a member of the Leadership team towards meeting facility goals. Attends and participates in Leadership meetings, goals and projects.
  • Communicate and enforce facility program rules and ensure compliance in a firm but fair and professional manner.
  • Communicate patient behavior with clinical, nursing, and/or medical teams as appropriate.
  • Address problem behaviors as needed through verbal de-escalation techniques.
  • Maintain healthy and professional boundaries with patients and staff
  • Ensure staff understands and applies program's clinical philosophy and encourage patient to maintain Recovery post-discharge.
  • Assist nurses during intake as well as taking vital signs and weights. Notify nurse of any abnormalities
  • Ensure clients are monitored and observed at prescribed times based on level of care.
  • May be responsible for managing the transportation area for the facility, including ensuring drivers are trained and cleared, scheduling and assigning drivers, and managing the vehicle maintenance area.
  • During State of Emergency, ensures appropriate Behavioral Health Technician staffing levels are maintained at all times and may be required to remain onsite throughout the State of Emergency period.
  • Other duties as assignedSchedule: Full-Time - Flexible/On-Call - Four 10-hr shifts per week
    
    Qualifications:
    Minimum Qualifications
    • Minimum of three years' direct experience in behavioral health field required.
    • Good driving record that meets safety and company insurance standardsPreferred Qualifications
      • Minimum of two years' experience in a supervisory role preferred.
      • CNA, MA, Medication Technician/QMAP Certification, Certified Behavioral Health Technician (CBHT) or in process of obtaining preferred.
      • Experience working with adult patients (18+) preferred.
      • CPR and Standard First Aid certification or in process of obtaining preferred. -Advanced Recovery Systems complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices/EEO -We are proud to be a drug-free workplace. -

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