Lead Behavior Health Technician

General Summary: 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 int he 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 Responsibilities:Mission: Adheres to the organizations treatment philosophy Trauma Informed Behavioral Approach (TIBA) Cultivates the core of the model Foundational Four within the Onboarding & TrainingParticipates 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 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 professionalismTreatment Team ParticipationOversight of ISPs: working with BHTs in developing ISPs 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 environmentQuality of Care SupportAssist 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 environmentLicensing Compliance & Documentation OversightEnsure 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 recordsOtherSupports 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 meetingsQualifications and ExperienceMinimum Education Required: High School Diploma Minimum Experience Required: 3 years of Behavioral/Mental Health direct care experience License Requirement: NA BH Level: BHTRegulatory RequirementsMinimum 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 Drivers 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).Questions about this position Contact us at

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