Manager, Behavioral Health Technicians

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Full Time Louisville, TN, US

3 days ago Requisition

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences or C.R.C. certification preferred, CPRS, or LADAC. Three years’ experience in addiction or mental healthcare agency required. One year’s experience in a supervisory position required. Verbal or written communication skills required. Computer skills preferred.

• Must be able to walk within the facility and on the grounds of the facility for approximately 1 mile per every 8-hour shift.
• Must be able to continuously sit for approximately 3hours per 8-hour shift.
• Must be able to administer CPR and be certified.
• Maintain records and have good communication skills.
• Must be able to see 20/40 corrected in each eye and hear (hearing aid acceptable).
• If recovering, two years of continuous verifiable abstinence.

Provide supervision and coordinate training for Behavioral Health Technicians and Recovery Support Specialist staff. Maintain work schedule to ensure adequate coverage on all shifts.

• Responsible for editing time report and ensuring time reported is correct.
• Responsible for generating work schedules and ensuring all shifts are adequately covered.
• Responsible for hiring support staff (Behavioral Health Technicians, Recovery Support Specialist) with assistance from Human Resources as appropriate.
• Coordinate training for Behavioral Health Technicians and Recovery Support Specialist as needed. Conduct periodic meetings with staff as needed.
• Prepare and conduct evaluations for Behavioral Health Technicians and Recovery Support Specialist. Obtain approvals from Human Resources prior to meeting with the staff.
• Assist with de-escalation of patients as needed. Document all direct care with patients in medical record. Monitor staff documentation.
• Coordinate communication between Behavioral Health Technicians and Recovery Support Specialist with clinical staff and medical staff.
• Supervision of scheduling.
• Work closely with Lead Behavioral Technician.
• Must maintain a professional demeanor and appearance, must not appear impaired or disoriented, but rather must present coherent and articulate speech, kept appearance, alert, oriented, and responsive to patients’ needs and concerns.
• Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness to perform the job safely.
• Must be able to work in a cooperative manner with coworkers, managers, clients, and prospective clients.
• Must be emotionally and physically capable of working effectively in stressful situations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Know and abide by the general provisions of 42 CFR Part 2, “Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records”; and 45 CFR “Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act”. This position has unrestricted access to patient health information.

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