SHIFT SUPERVISOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

UHS•Bradenton, FL

49d

About The Position

Palm Shores Behavioral Health Center provides quality mental health care and education services for adolescents, ages 11–17 who are experiencing behavioral, emotional, educational, family and social challenges. The dedicated professionals at Palm Shores Behavioral Health Center provide quality mental health treatment for children. The program establishes healthy behaviors and prepares children to transition back home. The Shift Supervisor performs supervisory functions over all mental health techs and direct patient care duties in a residential behavioral health setting. The Shift Supervisor ensures facility policies are enforced. The Shift Supervisor is also a trainer for the facility. This full-time position is scheduled 40 hours a week. Scheduled: Tuesday - Saturday (Off Sunday & Monday). Paid monthly supervisor meetings may be on off day however attendance is required. About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; AA or BA in psychology preferred
Experience: 1 year supervisory experience and 3 years’ experience in Mental Health with; or a Bachelor's degree in Mental Health field with 2 years in Mental Health, 1 year supervisory.
License/Certification: CPR; Handle With Care (trained at facility).
Verification of absence of criminal record on local, state and federal levels.
Skills: Demonstrates the ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Must be able to maintain composure under stressful situations while upholding facility mission and vision.
Physical Requirements: Extensive walking, standing, sitting, Must be able to lift over fifty (50 lbs.) pounds. Must be to participate in the physical restraint and seclusion of patients. Must be able to participate in and complete Handle With Care Training on semi and an annual basis and be CPR certified.