Shift Supervisor (Evenings/Weekends)

Description

  Malvern Treatment Centers is currently seeking a full time Shift Supervisor to work 2nd shift (3pm to 11pm) with an every    other weekend commitment.  This full time position offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off and       401K with company match.

   Position Summary: Directs the efforts of Clinical Aides, ensuring safety of the patient community at all times. Ensures that Clinical Aide schedules         are maintained and follow position control. Participates in all aspects assisting in the care of the patient both clinically and administratively. Provides patient care as directed by the clinical staff in accordance with the multidisciplinary treatment plan objectives, policies, and procedures of Malvern           Treatment Centers. Actively cooperates with all departments including Admissions and Nursing.

   Summary of Essential Position Functions:

• Promotes the safety/health and well-being of patients.
• Directs coordination between clinical, nursing, and medical staff on shift.
• Coordinates staffing schedule for shift.
• Helps patients by providing information, services, and assistance.
• Directs the work of Clinical Aides daily.
• Maintains a safe, neat, and clean environment to facilitate patient safety.
• Directs and conducts safety checks of newly admitted patients as well as patients returning from pass or at other times necessary.
• Reviews and ensures quality and safe care of all admissions and admission process for shift.
• Directs and conducts drug screens of newly admitted patients and for-cause drug screens.
• Provides support to patients through individual interactions and group settings such as community meetings, lectures and other activities.
• Serves as liaison with 12-Step/volunteers who visit the facility to provide fellowship meetings.
• Assists with visitation.
• Remains visible to the community.
• Organizes and conducts room inspections when necessary.
• Communicates with clinical staff necessary documentation.
• Documents the shift report following shift  
• Assists the human resources function by participating/initiating disciplinary actions.
• Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations.
• Assists with fire safety, infection control and isolation procedures, including disposal of hazardous waste, as appropriate.
• Responds to and directs emergency situations when necessary.
• Attends and participates in all required meetings.
• Facilitates ongoing re-education trainings.
• Orientes new clinical aide hires
• Performs other duties and shift coverage(s) as assigned.

   Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises all CA’s and Lead CA during shift. Shift supervisor will schedule, assign, and direct CA staff for daily assignments.     Shift supervisor will directly supervise CA’s, as well as the LCA.

CUSTOMERS SERVED:

Adults (age18 )
Patients; families; direct-care service providers; external funding sources; service, accreditation, and licensing agencies; external case managers; other staff; and the community.

Benefits

This position is a full time, benefit eligible position. Benefits offered include, but not limited to:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401K plan with company match
• Staff are eligible for one on site meal per shift (free of charge!)

Qualifications

Qualifications: To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  This position requires individuals who are client-focused and team-oriented, while demonstrating great interpersonal and communication skills. The individual is flexible to sudden changes in workload, emergencies, and staffing; is dependable; demonstrates problem-solving skills; is focused on compliance and performance quality. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

   Education and/or Experience:  High School degree required. College degree preferred. Two years clinical experience in the treatment of addiction is required. 

   Technical/Computer Skills:          Microsoft Office proficient 

   Work Environment and Hazards: Protected from weather conditions. Risk of exposure to communicable diseases. Possible exposure to intoxicated,               disruptive and agitated patients. Works in well-lighted, well-ventilated area, with high traffic flow of patients, visitors, staff, and others.

   Physical Requirements: Moderate work – lifting 40lbs maximum. Hearing and perceiving the nature of sounds by the ear is required.         

   Emergency  Classification:  Essential Personnel                                       Travel Required:  No

Job Hazards:  Employee may be exposed to:

• Internal/External disasters in which appropriate policies, procedures, and plans must be followed to protect patients and staff
• Infections/communicable diseases and hazardous/toxic agents.
• Encounter some chemicals listed in the SDS sheets.
• Other:   Participates in therapeutic crisis intervention with physically aggressive patients which may involve some personal risk. 

*Malvern Treatment Centers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.*