Residential Dayshift Supervisor

Acadia External•Louisville, TN

13d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

Village Behavioral Health is a psychiatric residential treatment center that offers a full spectrum of treatment options for children and adolescents ages 9-17. A uniqueness of Village Behavioral Health is that we use nature as part of our therapeutic process. We are nestled in Louisville, TN right on the Tennessee River spread out over 65 wooded acres. Purpose of the Position: Ensure the well-being and safety of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment, under the direction of the Program Director Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority. Engage with the patient in activities and interactions designed to encourage the achievement of treatment goals Respond to the distressed patient in a non-threatening manner and attempt to understand the source of distress by utilizing de-escalation techniques to help manage the patient’s emotions, behavior, and participation in treatment and assist with seclusion and restraint when necessary Monitor behavioral improvements and reinforce these behaviors. Report changes and responses to treatment by communicating with the team. Significant changes are reported to the nurse immediately Lead or co-lead individual or group sessions as part of specific recreational or therapeutic procedures Deliver care based on the priority of needs and available resources to the specific service population of the facility Assist in providing guidance and direction to other staff members, including training of new staff May provide transportation for the patient or coordinate transportation with an appropriate staff member Adherence to work schedule and overall attendance

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required
Ability to work night or day shift initially to train
Valid driver's license required
Must pass pre-employment drug screen, 7-year criminal background screen, fingerprint screen, MVR screen, work history and reference check.

Nice To Haves

One or more years’ experience working with the specific population of the facility is preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure the well-being and safety of patients
Provide a positive, supportive and structured environment
Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude towards customers always
Acknowledge and work to resolve complaints when patient needs are not met
Engage with the patient in activities and interactions designed to encourage the achievement of treatment goals
Respond to the distressed patient in a non-threatening manner and attempt to understand the source of distress by utilizing de-escalation techniques to help manage the patient’s emotions, behavior, and participation in treatment and assist with seclusion and restraint when necessary
Monitor behavioral improvements and reinforce these behaviors
Report changes and responses to treatment by communicating with the team
Lead or co-lead individual or group sessions as part of specific recreational or therapeutic procedures
Deliver care based on the priority of needs and available resources to the specific service population of the facility
Assist in providing guidance and direction to other staff members, including training of new staff
May provide transportation for the patient or coordinate transportation with an appropriate staff member
Adherence to work schedule and overall attendance