Mental Health Security Unit Supervisor (Team Lead)

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Key Responsibilities

• Plans schedules assigns and supervises the work activities of assigned staff.

• Provides day to day leadership and direction to assigned staff to meet the individual patient needs follow and implement scheduled daily activities and follow through with active treatment as directed by the Treatment Team.

• Performs administrative supervision of staff including performance evaluations disciplinary actions time records and hiring process.

• Assures staff training and competency requirements are met.

• Demonstrates working knowledge of and consistently enforces DHHS and LRC policies and procedures.

• Maintains effective communication with administrative and program staff for continuity of care.

• Demonstrates leadership by working effectively with others to improve operations for the benefit of the patient and/or organization while monitoring staff.

• Works directly in the patient care areas monitoring staff in assisting patients in areas of personal hygiene grooming activities of daily living leading group activities and assuring patient personal schedules are followed.

• Participates in patient plan of care initiates and maintains an active and therapeutic treatment environment for the patients through supervision of assigned staff. Directs and performs activities to establish and maintain a safe secure and clean environment for patients and staff.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Coursework/training in human services social/behavioral sciences mental health care or related field OR experience providing direct care services to patients with mental illness or other disability. Experience leading coordinating directing monitoring and/or supervising others. Must be at least 19 years of age to work with adult client populations; at least 21 years of age to work with adolescent client populations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous supervisory experience
• Behavioral health experience
• Familiarity with Lincoln Regional Center policies (helpful but not required)

Other: Must have a valid drivers license. Must have a High School Diploma or GED. This position requires proficiency in English including the ability to read write speak and comprehend the language effectively.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Supervisory principles and techniques
• Security measures in behavioral health settings
• Care techniques for physically and mentally ill individuals
• Human behavior and performance
• Instructional methods for individuals and groups

Skills in:

• Active listening and effective communication
• Teaching and mentoring staff
• Conflict resolution and de-escalation

Ability to:

• Manage and evaluate staff performance
• Interpret and apply state and federal regulations
• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams
• Prepare accurate reports
• Maintain security and safety standards
• Make sound decisions under pressure
• Lift push pull and assist patients as needed to maintain safety

If youre ready to lead with compassion uphold safety and dignity and strengthen Nebraskas behavioral health services apply today.

You have the passion. We have the opportunity. Lets make a difference for Nebraskans.

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