Lead Behavior Technician - Tucson, AZ (Multiple Locations)

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Intermountain Centers is one of the largest statewide behavioral health and integrated care organizations in Arizona. We are looking for career-minded individuals interested in opportunities within the largest adult and child service continuum in Arizona.

The Lead Behavior Technician (Lead BT) is a lead frontline role responsible for supporting the quality, consistency, and compliance of services within a residential facility. Reporting to the Site Supervisor, this position serves as a subject matter resource for staff, with a focus on staff onboarding and training, individual treatment plans, treatment team meetings and documentation quality. The Lead BT will also support shift coverage and assistance in the self-administration of medication during their hours of work, if necessary.

The Lead BT works a standard Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 4:30 PM schedule and partners closely with leadership and clinical teams to ensure services are delivered effectively and in alignment with program expectations.

Overview of Primary Responsibilities

Mission:

• Adheres to the organization's treatment philosophy, Trauma Informed Behavioral Approach (TIBA)
• Cultivates the core of the model, Foundational Four, within the program.

Staff Onboarding & Training:

• Participates in hiring of new employees
• Lead onboarding of new Behavior Technicians, including orientation to the home, routines, and expectations
• Works with Training Department to ensure implementation of 90 day flight plan for all new employees:
• Train staff on behavior support approaches, daily structure, and member engagement
• Reinforce proper documentation practices and service delivery expectations
• Reviews new employee documentation for accuracy, completeness and quality during the first 90 days of employment.
• Provide ongoing coaching and skill development for existing staff
• Ensures all staff meet annual training requirements
• Serve as a role model for best practices in member interaction and professionalism

Treatment Team Participation:

• Oversight of ISP's: working with BHT's in developing ISP's for members
• Attend treatment team meetings and provide input on member progress, behaviors, and day-to-day functioning
• Support implementation of treatment recommendations within the home environment

Quality of Care Support:

• Assist in ensuring consistency in the implementation of daily routines and behavioral support strategies
• Monitor member engagement and provide guidance to staff to improve quality of interactions
• Assist in managing behavioral situations and modeling appropriate interventions
• Promote a structured, safe, and therapeutic environment

Licensing Compliance & Documentation Oversight:

• Ensure the home operates in alignment with applicable licensing and regulatory requirements
• Monitors daily reporting and resolves staff adherence to required documentation standards and timelines.
• Randomly selects and reviews at least 5 notes per month of documentation for accuracy, completeness, and quality.
• Provide real-time feedback and correction to staff regarding documentation expectations
• Support readiness for internal and external reviews by maintaining organized and compliant records

Other:

• Supports BHT staff with transportation to appointments
• Collaborate with Site Supervisor, Clinical Director, Training Department, Licensing Department and Quality Management to ensure compliance with all regulations and requirements
• Provides input on employees' performance evaluation
• Participates in team meetings

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum Education Required: High School Diploma
• Minimum Experience Required: 3 years of Behavioral/Mental Health direct care experience
• License Requirement: NA
• BH Level: BHT

Company/Regulatory Requirements

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Able to pass 5 panel drug test & submit to regular screening
• Valid AZ DPS Level I fingerprint clearance card (must maintain valid card throughout employment)
• CPR, First Aid, AED certification, if required (must maintain throughout employment).
• Current, valid Driver's License and 39-month Motor Vehicle Report and proof of vehicle registration liability insurance to meet insurance requirements
• Initial current negative TB test result, if required (Employer provides).

Intermountain Centers is an equal opportunity employer. Intermountain Centers does not discriminate based on any protected class.