SUPV - MENTAL HEALTH TECHS

UHS•Washington, DC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Milieu Supervisor Evening and Overnight shift available. The Psychiatric Institute of Washington is a 130-bed facility with inpatient, outpatient and partial hospitalization programs. Excellence in behavioral health programs for children, adolescents and adults has been the mission of The Psychiatric Institute of Washington since it opened nearly 50 years ago. As the first and only free standing psychiatric care facilities in Washington, DC, our team has a reputation for providing innovative treatment and care. We strive for excellence, never losing sight of providing patients with hope – hope that although their stay is relatively brief, they may find their way to a brighter future BASIC FUNCTION: This position is responsible for managing clinical care on assigned patient care units. Responsible for ensuring programs run efficiently and according to standards of care and the requirements of the Hospital. Supports and maintains the program philosophy and structure. Participates in group meetings and is responsible for supervision of unit program schedules and staff. Coordinates with discipline Directors for oversight and supervision of all staff assigned to their floor/service. CORE COMPETENCIES: Knowledge of skills necessary to work in a psychiatric clinical care environment Knowledge of treatment plans, hospital admission procedures, and orientation for new patients Demonstrates sound judgment and knowledge of safety and security policies to ensure that the physical environment is safe and secure for all patients Ability to provide sound therapeutic intervention Ability to responsibly exercise independent judgment in those duties that have been assigned Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with good typing skills Demonstrates technical skills in use of physical restraints and seclusion with attention to patients and staff safety Ability to establish and maintain a therapeutic working relationship with family members for the purpose of support, guidance, and communication in the plan of care.

Requirements

Five (5) years experience working in a psychiatric clinical care environment, with direct hiring and disciplinary responsibility for staff
Competent in verbal, written and tech (email, Microsoft Office, Zoom.. etc) skills
Candidates must meet the company’s hiring criteria to include a pre-employment verifications, background investigation and drug test.
PIW requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including any booster shots if required), where allowable under the law, unless they are approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, or religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated.

Responsibilities

Managing clinical care on assigned patient care units.
Ensuring programs run efficiently and according to standards of care and the requirements of the Hospital.
Supporting and maintaining the program philosophy and structure.
Participating in group meetings.
Supervising unit program schedules and staff.
Coordinating with discipline Directors for oversight and supervision of all staff assigned to their floor/service.