Occupational/Recreational Therapy Supervisor

Hennepin Healthcare•Minneapolis, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an Occupational and Recreational Therapy Supervisor to join our Inpatient Psych team. This fulltime role will work days. The purpose of this position is to supervise and coordinate staff therapist’s activities, and oversee general workflow and special projects.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy OR Graduate from an accredited school of Therapeutic Recreation
Three years of clinical experience, including one year of experience in a lead position OR An approved equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to communicate, both written and verbal, with an ability to express and understand complex technical concepts
Critical thinking and problem solving skills
Proven ability to establish work plans, goals, and manage to those objectives
An effective team builder and leader with a track record of integrating functions and fostering a positive work environment that motivates staff to achieve their potential
MN license as an Occupational Therapist OR Current NBCOT registration OR Certification in Therapeutic Recreation

Nice To Haves

Previous clinical experience in psychiatry
CPR certification

Responsibilities

Exhibits leadership behaviors that support staff to take responsibility, authority, and accountability for decision making related to patient care
Supervises service delivery across the continuum including inpatient, outpatient and offsite clinics
Clinical resource for staff including orientation and training of new staff and the development of ongoing competencies and education for all staff
Develops and administers departmental policies, procedures and workflow in accordance with hospital policies and leadership
Participates in development projects and program growth within the department and the organization
Serves as clinical liaison to other departments and staff
Confers with physicians, nurses, social workers and others with regard to patient care
Recruits, hires, trains and evaluates staff and monitors and ensures staff understands and complies with organizational standards, competency requirement policies, procedures and regulations
Oversees orientation mentor programs
Conducts performance appraisals for all direct-report staff
Implements developmental or performance improvement plans with staff
Assigns and supervises the daily workload of the clinical and support staff
Assesses staffing needs and participates in staffing recruitment and retention planning
Supports the organization’s plans and goals by ensuring ongoing development in department workflow, tools and support structures
Identifies clinical opportunities and needs for program development and implements plans in collaboration with leadership and other departments
Participates in electronic health record development and maintenance in accordance with professional guidelines and payer requirements
Meets weekly with manager
Communicates departmental and organizational information timely
Manages department supplies and inventory within budget
Performs and/or delegates in the absence of clerical staff