SHIFT LEAD Behavior Tech

Key Responsibilities

• Attend weekly and quarterly management and training meetings
• Supervise and support direct care staff during assigned shifts
• Maintain a structured and therapeutic milieu for adolescent clients
• Calmly lead and coordinate staff response during behavioral crises
• Support and train staff on therapeutic engagement and boundary setting
• Model appropriate de-escalation techniques with clients
• Hold clear and consistent boundaries with both staff and clients
• Ensure schedules, programming, and daily operations run smoothly
• Monitor the unit closely and respond to concerns proactively
• Pay attention to therapeutic details that support client stability and safety
• Communicate effectively with nursing, clinical staff, and leadership

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Ability to remain calm and decisive during crisis situations
• Desire to train, mentor, and build up other staff members
• Skilled in de-escalation and therapeutic communication
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain structure
• Comfortable holding boundaries while maintaining compassion and respect
• Detail-oriented with strong awareness of the therapeutic environment

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a mental health, behavioral health, or similar field preferred
• Ability to work full-time with flexible scheduling, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Reliable attendance is critical. Shift Leads are essential to maintaining safe staffing and consistent leadership on the unit, and dependability is a core expectation of this role.
• Passion for working with high-acuity adolescents in mental health crisis
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Why Work at Vive

• Competitive pay: $24–$26 per hour
• Opportunity to develop strong leadership experience
• Work alongside a passionate team committed to helping adolescents in crisis
• Meaningful work that directly impacts the lives of youth and families