Supervisor, Behavioral Health Specialist

What Youll Do:

TheSupervisor Behavioral Health Specialist oversees the work and supervision of assigned Behavioral Health Specialist staff. This position will have both leadership and direct care responsibilities and duties. Supervisor responsibilities (20-25%) include onboarding and training scheduling timesheet management and performance management of assigned staff. Direct care responsibilities (75-80%) include performing all regularly assigned Behavioral Health Specialist duties. The Supervisor BHS actively collaborates with the Charge Nurse and other members of the shift to ensure the unit runs safely and efficiently.

• With support and guidance from the BHS Manager and other clinical leadership directs supervises and evaluates work of assigned Behavioral Health Specialist staff.
• Participates in interview and selection of Behavioral Health Specialists applicants.
• Responsible for onboarding and training of new hires under their supervision including completion of the 90-day Competency Checklists.
• Maintains adequate staffing of assigned team to ensure an accurate schedule and proper staff to patient ratios. Partners with BHS Management and other BHS supervisors as needed to ensure staffing is adjusted accordingly to meet business. Accurately assesses staffing needs and increases staffing as necessary during high census times or cover PTO and decreases staffing as needed during low census times. Limits overtime as much as possible through use of Pool staff.
• Reviews and manages assigned staff timesheets to ensure accuracy and compliance with federal state and company laws policies and guidelines.
• Responsible for oversight of BHS staff on assigned shift.
• Trains assigned Behavioral Health Specialists with a focus on maintaining a therapeutic milieu and utilization of de-escalation skills seclusion/restraint and safe clinch.
• Performs all essential functions of a Behavioral Health Specialist as needed and is responsible for ensuring all responsibilities of the BHS and Lead BHS are met.
• Works collaboratively with clinical team to engage monitor and communicate with the consumer ensuring safety is maintained while meeting consumer individual needs.
• Responsible for patient care outcomes on shift measured by the following Key Performance Indicators: Police Wait times Door to Chair time Patient and Employee Safety and Seclusion & Restraint.
• Facilitates regular shift meetings to give updates provide training and guidance and address any concerns with staff. Identifies any performance issues of individual Behavioral Health Specialist staff. Collaborates with staff to be more actively engaging with consumers.
• Partners with the Lead BHS on assigned shifts to provide clinical supervision and to oversee the quality of care. Ensures that the BHS team is in compliance with Joint Commission Standards training and medical testing.
• Participates in committees to oversee the quality of care and participates in quality improvement activities and initiatives.
• Provides ongoing training and education on safe clinch and seclusion/restraint techniques to employees in real time as needed. Provides regular guidance/training for employees on safe clinch and seclusion/restraint techniques.
• Performs and documents monthly seclusion/restraint drills and debriefs with involved staff on assigned shifts.
• Responsible for all supervisor duties for assigned staff including timecard approvals PTO approvals performance management and disciplinary actions. Partners with BHS Management on complex and escalated employee issues.
• Supervises assigned Behavioral Health Specialist staff.
• Oversees work schedule and daily activities of assigned Behavioral Health Specialist staff.
• Supervises and is responsible for training corrective action and performance reviews of assigned staff.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What Youll Bring:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 5 years of behavioral health or related experience
• 1 year of supervisory and/or Lead experience
• Previous BHS or related experience in an inpatient setting AND experience working in an inpatient or outpatient setting with individuals enrolled in behavioral health
• Certified in Safe Clinch
• The Company has a mandatory vaccination policy. All successful applicants must be fully vaccinated including showing proper documentation or otherwise be exempt pursuant to the Companys exemption process prior to their start date as a condition of employment
• Arizona Level I Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Physical Requirements
  • Safely perform physical interventions (e.g. standing pivoting reaching kneeling lowering to the floor and supporting another persons weight)
  • Lift push pull or carry up to 50 lbs. occasionally
  • Tolerate prolonged walking standing and observation in a fast-paced environment
  • Work with individuals who may exhibit agitation aggression or unpredictable behavior

It would be great if you had:

• Certified Trainer (Safe Clinch CPR First Aid Therapeutic Options etc.) with 1 year of instructional teaching experience
• 5 years of behavioral health experience
• Completion of BHT certification
• 2 years of previous supervisory experience

What We Offer:

Full-time only:

• Employees (and their families) are offered comprehensive health insurance including Medical Dental Vision Accident Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• CHS pays for Basic Life AD&D Short and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life insurance option for employees and their families
• Health Savings Accounts (with $1000 to $2000 employer contribution depending on plan)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
• 401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation)
• Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays
• Companypaid parental leave available to eligible employees

All employees (Pool Part-time and Full-time):

• Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support work life solutions financial solutions legal assistance or online support
• After 90 days you are auto enrolled in the 401k Plan

Connections Health Solutions is proud to be a Second Chance Employer.

Connections Health Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants.

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