BHT Supervisor - Boulder Boulder CO

Ignitus Recovery BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN SUPERVISOR Ignitus Recovery AIM Health Boulder Behavioral Health | Substance Use & Mental Health Location: Boulder, CO Type: Full-Time, W-2 Schedule: As needed Compensation: $27-32 per hour (Hourly rate commensurate with experience) Expected Hours: 40 hours per week ABOUT THE ROLE Ignitus Recovery is a growing behavioral health organization providing residential and outpatient treatment for substance use and mental health disorders at Cherry Hills Recovery and AIM Health Boulder.

The Behavioral Health Technician Supervisor is a working leadership role that provides hands-on supervision and coaching to the Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) team while also supporting clients directly in the treatment environment. This role helps ensure the treatment milieu remains safe, structured, trauma-responsive, and aligned with clinical expectations.

The BHT Supervisor works alongside staff during daily operations, providing real-time support, mentoring, and accountability while helping maintain a therapeutic environment that supports client engagement and recovery. This role is ideal for an experienced Behavioral Health Technician who is ready to step into a leadership position while continuing to provide meaningful direct support to clients.

WHY THIS ROLE IS DIFFERENT � Help shape a new behavioral health treatment program from the ground up � Work closely with clinical and leadership teams to support program quality � Build leadership experience in a growing behavioral health organization KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Direct Client Support (Working Role) � Provide in-the-moment client engagement, support, redirection, and crisis response alongside BHT staff � Model trauma-responsive communication, emotional regulation, and healthy boundaries � Support daily client routines, safety checks, documentation, transportation, and program activities � Build respectful and trusting relationships that reinforce client dignity and treatment engagement Leadership & Supervision � Lead shifts by working directly alongside the BHT team � Provide real-time coaching, corrective feedback, and skill development for staff � Conduct shift huddles, staff handoffs, and team alignment communication � Mentor staff on de-escalation strategies, rapport building, and trauma-informed care Operational Coordination � Support scheduling, shift coverage, and workforce coordination � Ensure BHT responsibilities such as rounds, documentation, observations, and milieu monitoring are completed accurately � Coordinate with clinical, medical, and leadership teams to support consistent client care Documentation & Measurement-Informed Practice � Complete accurate and objective documentation � Review BHT documentation for clarity and completeness � Support staff in gathering client observations and measurement-informed data � Identify trends within the milieu and share insights that support quality improvement Safety, Compliance & Professional Integrity � Uphold all safety protocols, incident reporting standards, and ethical boundaries � Respond to crises calmly and guide staff in following established procedures � Promote a culture of professionalism, reliability, accountability, and cultural humility QUALIFICATIONS Required � High school diploma or GED � Experience working in behavioral health, substance use treatment, or mental health services � QMAP Certification � Ability to coach and mentor staff in a fast-paced treatment environment � Ability to maintain professional boundaries and trauma-informed interactions � Valid driver�s license and reliable transportation � Ability to pass federal, state, and county background checks Preferred Skills & Competencies � Compassionate communication � Trauma-responsive engagement � Professional boundaries � Team collaboration � Cultural humility � Adaptability and emotional stability � Accountability and integrity