What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor-Patient Support Night Shift position at Acadia Behavioral Health (Pioneer Behavioral Health)?
Employment Type: Full-Time
- Provide medical or therapeutic care, direct and indirect diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to patients, following the instructions of physicians or other health practitioners.
- Coordinate the work and activities of assigned staff, including setting performance expectations in the day-to-day operations of the unit.
- Provide guidance and direction to staff and encourage/build mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team members.
- Assist patients with their daily living activities and administer basic health care or treatments.
- Participate in therapeutic or recreational group.
- Oversee admitting and discharging.
- Monitor physical and emotional well-being of patients and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to appropriate staff. Prepare and maintain records of progress and services performed.
- Observe and influence the behavior of the patients by communicating, interacting with them, teaching and counseling.
- Encourage patients to participate in social, recreational, or other therapeutic activities that enhance interpersonal skills or develop social relationships and teach strategies to promote patient wellness and independence.
- Lead or co-lead individual or group sessions as part of specific recreational or therapeutic procedures.
- Collaborate with other staff in working with the population of the facility to treat, rehabilitate and return patients to the community.
- May provide transportation for patients as needed.
- 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.
