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