BHT Team Lead

Job Title: BHT Team Lead                                                                

Base: Victory Bay Recovery Center 

Job Purpose Summary:  

The BHT Team Lead is responsible for monitoring the safety, sobriety, and transportation of clients who are in various levels of treatment for mental health. 

Core Functions: 

• Assists with activity coordination for clients
• Serve as a resource for other BHTs while on shift
• Monitor and direct the daily schedule of clients; including performing tasks and staying on schedule to attend all treatment and activities. Organization and punctuality are key. 
• Transport clients to treatment facility, and back to residence in company vehicle. Comply with driving guidelines and approved routes. 
• Work alongside clinical staff to aid in implementation of treatment plan goals  
• Assist in implementation of specific behavioral interventions such as coping skills, emotional regulation, and tailored behavioral modification techniques  
• Foster a compassionate yet accountable environment that meets the needs of clients  
• Monitor clients and record observations in shift notes, reporting back on each client’s progress and concerns  
• Anticipate and respond to client needs, including crisis intervention and de-escalation 
• Monitor the condition and behavior of all clients for intoxication/drug use.  
• Administer Urine Analysis and breathalyzer as needed 
• Promptly relieving previous shift and conferring with them regarding all issues and concerns.  
• Conduct searches of clients at intake and assist in completing intake paperwork.  
• Maintain and control company keys.  
• Monitor clients and direct into group sessions or appointments when needed  
• Make concerted effort to build relationships with each client, and model healthy communication as part of mental health treatment  
• Manage and defuse conflict between clients impartially and respectfully. Effectively remind clients of rules and consequences of breach.   
• Maintain a collegial but professional demeanor, reflective of healthy mental health, and appropriate boundaries with each client.  
• Adhering to scheduled client transport and arriving at the facility in a timely manner.  
• Report to and communicate with Direct Supervisor.  
• Housing audits related to cleanliness and housing supplies

 Job Type: Full-time 

Required education: N/A 

Required experience: BHT Certification, 2-4 years' experience working in a mental health facility   

Proper Knowledge and Skills: 

• Proper English and grammar, usage and spelling 
• Software application related to the field 
• General offices principles and practices 
• Basic computer knowledge including email etiquette 
• Professional phone and customer service demeanor 

Physical requirements: 

• Must be able to lift 20-50 lbs. 
• Occasional to frequent walking, sitting, standing, driving 
• Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing) 

Environmental Factors: 

• Communicable diseases 
• Hot/cold temperatures 
• Environmental conditions may vary 

Required licenses or certifications: 

Can obtain through Victory Bay after hiring if not obtained prior. 

• Current CPR Certification 
• Narcan training