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Acadia Healthcare · 18 hours ago

7am-3pm Supervisor Patient Support

Conway, AR

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a Supervisor for their Patient Support team. The role involves directing, supervising, and coordinating activities of the patient support team while providing medical and therapeutic care to patients and ensuring their well-being.

Mental Health Care

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Patient support experienceSupervisory experienceCPR certificationDe-escalation/restraint certificationFirst aid certificationEmpathyCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

High School diploma or equivalent required

Two or more years' experience with the population of the facility in a patient support role required

One or more years' experience as a lead or previous supervisory experience required

CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility)

Preferred

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in human service field from an accredited college or university preferred

First aid may be required based on state or facility

May require a valid state driver's in facilities where transporting patients is an essential function

Company

Acadia Healthcare

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Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Acadia Healthcare was established in January 2005 to develop and operate a network of behavioral health facilities across the country.

Founded in 2005

Franklin, Tennessee, US

10001+ employees