Behavioral Health Technician Supervisor in Detroit, Michigan at DETROIT WAYNE Integrated HEALTH Network

Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network

Job Description

Job Title

Behavioral Health Technician Supervisor

Department

Crisis Care Centers

Reporting Structure

Crisis Care Center – Site Director

Pay Grade/Salary

07

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Non - Exempt

Bargaining Unit:

Yes

Work Location

Varies

Employment Status (FTE)

Full-Time

1.0

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Crisis Care Center – Site Director, the Behavioral Health Technician Supervisor serves as the supervisor of non-clinical/technical staff for the various Crisis Care Center locations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversees behavioral health technician staff members.
• Oversees the scheduling of behavioral health technician staff members.
• Completes monthly reporting on staff members.
• Assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers of individuals.
• Conducts ongoing observation of individuals for the purpose of reporting any significant changes.
• Responds quickly to critical situations that may require Restrictive Interventions.
• Functions as a leader in providing de-escalation and support strategies to prevent the use of physical restraints.
• Provides effective emergency response in the event of imminent danger in order to maintain safety and security.
• Provides a No-Force-First recovery environment.
• Assists with food preparation, serving and clean up.
• Assists individuals with shower and clean-up.
• Monitors internal cameras throughout the shift.
• Assists with environmental and safety checks on the crisis units.
• Attends all required unit leadership team meetings.
• Participates on the unit leadership team in the capacity of a supervisor.
• Performs room safety checks, ensuring that individuals are safe from potentially dangerous objects and that the rooms are clean.
• Completes documentation as required.
• Maintains updated training for all staff in de-escalation standards and strategies.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA’S):

Required Education & Experience:

Education

Experience

AND

Required License(s)/Certifications

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This description is not intended to be a complete statement of job content, but rather to act as a general description of the essential functions performed. Management retains the discretion to add or change the position at any time.

EEOC Statement

DWIHN is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to fair, consistent, and merit-based hiring practices. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, local law.

Employment decisions are based solely on job-related qualifications, demonstrated competencies, and organizational needs. DWIHN maintains policies and procedures designed to ensure that recruitment, selection, promotion and all other employment actions are conducted in a manner that is objective, equitable and non-discriminatory.