Residential Nightshift Supervisor
FullTime
Village Behavioral Healthis a psychiatric residential treatment center that offers a full spectrum of treatment options for children and adolescents ages 1017. A uniqueness of Village Behavioral Health is that we use nature as part of our therapeutic process. We are nestled in Louisville TN right on the Tennessee River spread out over 65 wooded acres.
Pay Range: Starting rate $17.50/hour plus $4.00 shift differential FridaySunday
Schedule: 7pm7am with rotating weekends
Purpose of the Position:
- Ensure the wellbeing and safety of patients and provide a positive supportive and structured environment under the direction of the Program Director
- Demonstrate a positive empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
- Engage with the patient in activities and interactions designed to encourage the achievement of treatment goals
- Respond to the distressed patient in a nonthreatening manner and attempt to understand the source of distress by utilizing deescalation techniques to help manage the patients emotions behavior and participation in treatment and assist with seclusion and restraint when necessary
- Monitor behavioral improvements and reinforce these behaviors. Report changes and responses to treatment by communicating with the team. Significant changes are reported to the nurse immediately
- Lead or colead individual or group sessions as part of specific recreational or therapeutic procedures
- Deliver care based on the priority of needs and available resources to the specific service population of the facility
- Assist in providing guidance and direction to other staff members including training of new staff
- May provide transportation for the patient or coordinate transportation with an appropriate staff member
- Adherence to work schedule and overall attendance
Benefits:
- Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
- HSA & FSA
- Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D
- Disability
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
- Employee Assistance Program/Employee Discount Program
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Orientation/Training
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent is required
- One or more years experience working with the specific population of the facility is preferred
- Ability to work night or day shift initially to train
- Valid drivers license required
- Must pass preemployment drug screen 7year criminal background screen fingerprint screen MVR screen work history and reference check.
Required Experience:
Manager