Behavioral Health Supervisor- RN

Yale New Haven Health•Guilford, CT

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Supervisor assists the Behavioral Health Manager in the oversight of Behavioral Health services. This role involves managing and evaluating assigned RNs and LPNs, ensuring effective patient assessment and care, assigning patients, being available for staff calls, ensuring case conferences are documented, conducting supervisory home visits, assisting with new staff orientation, ensuring timely documentation in the EMR, and collaborating with all staff. The supervisor must have a sufficient understanding of State regulations and Conditions of Participation, follow policies and procedures, and participate in various meetings and committees. Additionally, the role includes case management of a modified caseload as needed and performing other assigned duties. The position requires 50% supervisory responsibility for behavioral health teams in New Haven and Guilford, and 50% case management, including home visits for a small caseload. Leadership and home care experience, particularly in behavioral health, are desirable. The role demands the ability to work independently and as part of a team, make decisions, and problem-solve.

Requirements

Nursing diploma or Associate's degree in Nursing required.
Registered Nurse with a valid (or eligible) Connecticut license required.
A valid driver's license and proof of car insurance are required when using a personal vehicle for company business.
Access to a dependable vehicle in order to travel to multiple stops a day.
CPR certification is required and must be maintained. Candidates who do not have certification are required to obtain it within 3 months (90 days) of hire.
Understanding of Medicare certification and OASIS documentation experience.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
Strong computer skills and the ability to learn new software.
Ability to manage a variety of assignments while establishing priorities and ensuring that necessary duties are completed.
Must have reliable transportation and valid driver's license.
Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Must be able to make decisions and problem solve.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's in Nursing preferred.
Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience preferred.
Previous home care/hospice experience preferred.
Leadership experience is desirable.
Home care experience, especially in behavioral health, is desirable.

Responsibilities

Ensures that each RN and LPN is effective in the assessment and care of their assigned patients according to the plan of care.
Assigns patients to RNs and LPNs.
Is available to receive calls from RNs and LPNs as needed.
Ensures case conferences occur and are documented.
Conducts supervisory home visits as necessary.
Assists with orientation of new staff.
Ensures that complete documentation is entered into the EMR within 24 hours of home visits.
Works collaboratively with all staff.
Has sufficient understanding of State regulations and Conditions of Participation. Follows policies and procedures.
Participates in staff meetings, in-service programs, other meetings, and serves on committees as requested.
Case management of a modified caseload as needed, per managers discretion.
Performs other duties as assigned.