Supervisor-Patient Support (BHA Supervisor)
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Job Location:
Bethlehem, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
âPURPOSE STATEMENT:
âDirect supervise and coordinate the activities of the Patient Support (Behavioral Health Aide) team to ensure safe therapeutic and patient-centered care within the facility.
âESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- âProvide medical or therapeutic care direct and indirect diagnostic and therapeutic procedures topatients following the instructions of physicians or other health practitioners.
- âCoordinate the work and activities of assigned staff including setting performance expectations in the day-to-day operations of the unit.
- âProvide guidance and direction to staff andencourage/buildmutual trust respect and cooperation among team members.
- âAssistpatientswith their daily living activities andadminister basic health care or treatments.
- âParticipate in therapeutic or recreational group.
- âOversee admitting and discharging.
- âMonitor physical and emotional well-being ofpatientsand report unusual behavior or physical ailments to appropriate and maintain recordsof progressand services performed.
- âObserve andinfluence thebehavior of thepatients bycommunicatinginteracting with them teaching andcounseling.
- âEncouragepatientsto participate in social recreationalor other therapeutic activities that enhance interpersonal skills or develop social relationshipsand teach strategies to promotepatientwellness and independence.
- âLeador co-lead individual or group sessions as part of specific recreational or therapeutic procedures.
- âCollaborate with other staff in working with the population of thefacility to treat rehabilitateand returnpatientsto the community.
- âMay provide transportation forpatientsas needed.
- âDemonstrate a positive empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always.â When patient needs are not met acknowledge and work to resolve complaints.â Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
âOTHER FUNCTIONS:
- âPerformother functions and tasks as assigned.
âEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- âHigh Schooldiplomaor equivalentrequired.
- âAssociatesorBachelorsdegree in human service field from an accredited college or university preferred.
- âTwoor moreyearsexperience with the population of the facility in a patient support rolerequired.
- âOne or more years experienceas a lead or previous supervisory experiencerequired.
âLICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
- âCPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
- âFirst aid may be required based on state or facility.
- âMay require a valid state drivers infacilitieswhere transportingpatientsis an essential function.
âWhile this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances
(e.g. emergencies changes in workload rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Restaurant Experience
- Customer Service
- Hospitality Experience
- Management Experience
- Mediation Experience
- Guest Services
- Merchandising
- Experience with Children
- Leadership Experience
- Mentoring
- Supervising Experience
- Neonatal Ventilator
About Company
Acadia Healthcare operates a network of premier behavioral healthcare facilities in the United States and Puerto Rico. Offering multiple levels of care for all populations.
