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    Ignitus Denver, LLC

    Recovery Services

    BHT Supervisor - Boulder

    Boulder, CO, United StatesOn-SiteFull-time$27 – $32 / hourPosted 1w ago
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    Job description

    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

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    Ignitus Denver, LLC

    Ignitus Denver, LLC is a company that provides services related to recovery.

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