BHT Supervisor

Job Duties:

2nd Shift BHT Supervisor

• Schedule coverage as needed with approval for overtime.
• Assign shift duties and monitor completion.
• Complete probationary and annual reviews as needed.
• Initiate disciplinary actions as needed.
• Review shift summaries and incident reports for accuracy and timeliness.
• Review time sheets for accuracy and initial.
• Ensure patient units are clean, orderly and in safe condition.
• Complete maintenance requests as needed.
• Ensure grounds are maintained.
• Conduct monthly fire drills as scheduled and submit written report.
• Monitor medication dispensation; review MARS and shift reports for accuracy and timeliness.
• Assists in assuring daily program activities: transports patients, coordinates group activities, and supervises all recreational activities.
• Communicates all pertinent care information to the Program Director.
• Help with coverage of vacations, sick time, etc.
• Record patient behavior, problems, issues in communication log in a timely, legible, and helpful manner.
• Interact appropriately with patients, showing them respect while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Maintain professional demeanor at all times.
• Communicate with other staff as necessary to promote quality patient care.
• Provide emotional support for patients while referring them to therapy staff to deal with clinical issues.
• Safely transports clients in company vehicles.
• Reports all motor vehicle incidents to supervisor no matter how slight.
• Maintains the offices, residences, equipment and services of Banyan Philadelphia in a manner that preserves the dignity and provides for the comfort and safety of all individuals admitted for treatment as well as staff and visitors
• Communicates general environmental observations and issues to Program Director
• Maintains a good public relation with the addiction treatment community and associates.
• Attends in-service education programs as assigned to learn new forms, procedures, developmental skills, etc.
• Accurately Perform blood pressure reading on patient and report findings to nursing staff
• Accurately Take patient pulse and report findings to nursing staff
• Have a understanding of normal as well as abnormal vital signs
• Complete UDS on patient according to company policy
• Test for pregnancy according to company policy.
• Glucose Testing
• Demonstrates an ability to work with Substance Abuse clients.
• Demonstrates an ability to bond with patients and elicit respect.
• Demonstrates ability to adapt to different types of patients.

Specific areas of responsibility to all positions;

• Assists, promotes, and carries out Premier Staffing’s philosophy of treatment.
• Build positive relationships with staff and clients.
• Represents the program to referral sources, potential patients, and other outside individuals and agencies in a courteous, professional manner that reflects positively on the program and its staff.
• Answer telephones courteously and directs calls as requested.
• Protects the confidentiality of patients and the privacy of staff.
• Uses computer to type correspondence, reports and other items as requested, ensuring that typing is accurate, as needed by position.
• Notes patient care and environmental issues and communicates with appropriate staff.
• Accepts and utilizes supervision.
• Addresses problems noted by supervisor.
• Understand and apply the program’s philosophy
• Demonstrate good strategic and problem-solving skills
• Ensure that documentation is timely, consistent, clear and articulate
• Keep records secure at all times.
• Communicate with supervisor and keep supervisor informed of significant developments
• Demonstrate willingness to accept responsibility.
• Participate in Quality Improvement activities and contribute to the welfare of the organization
• Pursue professional development through participation in education and training programs.
• Has good work habits; get things done a timely, efficient, manner with no excessive absences; is on time on scheduled shifts and prepared to begin work.
• Function well as a team member and contribute positively to the morale of staff
• Maintain good communication.
• Willingness to be a team player.
• To complete Incident reports as required.
• To communicate with other staff as necessary to promote quality patient care.
• Interact appropriately with patients, showing them respect while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Maintain professional demeanor at all times.
• Maintains the offices, residences, equipment and services of Banyan Philadelphia in a manner that preserves the dignity and provides for the comfort and safety of all individuals admitted for treatment as well as staff and visitors
• Follows Infection Control guidelines at all times.
• Reports personal symptoms of suspected illness or contagious diseases to the Infection Control Nurse
• Maintains a good public relation with the addiction treatment community and associates.
• Demonstrates adherence to accepted ethical and behavioral standards of conduct.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Associates Degree or BHT Certification preferred Valid Driver License.
• At least One to Two years of experience in the field of chemical dependency/substance abuse and/or psychiatric setting and has demonstrated ability to work with patients in a residential environment
• CBHT, preferred
• Maintains CPR certification, required.
• Ability to read and interpret written information; write clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar.
• Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; and participates in meetings.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must be able to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and flexible hours.

Abilities/Competencies:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of the discipline.
• Adheres to: Healthcare Code of Ethics
• Knowledge of Joint Commission Standards
• Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding:
  • Client Confidentiality
  • Drug-Free Workplace
  • Corporate Integrity & Compliance