Asst BHT Manager at Hickory Recovery – Grinnell, Iowa

Behavioral Health Technician Assistant Manager – Hickory Treatment Centers

Department: Behavioral Health

Direct Report To: BHT Manager

Job Type: Full-Time

About the Role:

• The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) Assistant Manager is an integral member of the administrative and treatment team, to ensure the implementation and integration of the person-centered treatment plan. This position will function in a supervisory role during evening and weekend shifts, providing direct oversight to Behavioral Health Technicians, monitor client experience, and seamlessly integrate client needs into their stay in the residential treatment program.
• Under the immediate supervision of the BHT Manager, The BHT Assistant Manager will be responsible for the direct oversight of Behavioral Health Technicians, addressing both client and employee needs during evening and weekend shifts.

Why Hickory Recovery?

Hickory Recovery is setting the benchmark in mental health care, especially for those facing acute challenges or dealing with co-occurring disorders. Our focus is on

• Delivering personalized, top tier care that fosters healing and improves wellbeing
• Ensuring every individual has access to the best possible support and treatment

Our Mission is to provide high quality, acute care to adults struggling with mental health issues or mental health co-occurring disorders. It’s Hickory’s primary goal to offer expert treatment for all we serve.

What We Offer:

• 401k
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• PTO
• Vision insurance
• Career development
• Mental health days
• Holiday pay

Job Qualifications:

• Associate degree preferred in a Behavioral Health Field
• At minimum 1 year Management experience required.
• An ability to learn quickly, multi-task, and utilize effective communication skills, including both telephone and in-person.
• Positive demeanor and clear understanding of professional boundaries with clients.
• Knowledge of addiction and substance use disorders.
• Ability to follow directives explicitly, adhere to facility policies, provide client-driven customer service, and exercise time management skills.
• Scheduling flexibility, holiday, and weekend rotation is REQUIRED, with on-call assignments as needed.
• Must hold a valid driver's license with reliable transportation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Consistent, daily, APPROPRIATE engagement with clients, providing support through implementation of the treatment plan.
• Uses EMR to accurately document ALL engagements with clients in treatment with concise, fluid communication in the electronic chart.
• Ensures all clients attend individual and group treatment sessions and follows daily order of events.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of client information and records without exception per HIPAA guidelines.
• Clarity surrounding cultural sensitivity and professional boundaries.
• Attend all staff meetings and trainings as directed by BHT Manager.
• Reports safety hazards immediately.
• Works continuously to maintain the cleanliness and functional order of the Milieu.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Practices infection control including use of PPE and proper hand hygiene.
• Fulfills BHT work assignments when needed.
• Coordinates weekend and evening BHT-led activities to complement the clinical program schedule.
• Makes frequent rounds of the milieu.
• Any other duties as assigned by the BHT Manager or Executive Director.
• Point of contact for evening or weekend visitors, such as group leaders, and facilitators. Ensure they are greeted, and appropriate team members notified of their arrival.

Compensation: $44,000-55,000/yr

For More Information Visit: www.hickorytreatmentcenters.com