Crisis Bed Shift Lead – Pediatric Mental Health

Delaware Guidance Services for Children and Youth, Inc.; Lewes; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Free professional development

Mission-driven organization

Job summary

Delaware Guidance Services is seeking a Crisis Bed Shift Supervisor to oversee the Crisis Bed Program on their shift, provide direct client care to children and adolescents with a range of emotional and behavioral needs, and ensure a safe, therapeutic milieu.

The role requires leadership of staff, adherence to policies, documentation from intake through discharge, and collaboration with families and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related social/human services field.
• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
• Preferred: experience in inpatient or residential/group home settings; supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coaching, and supervision for all staff on assigned shift.
• Oversee administrative needs of the shift, including utilization and capacity management, supplies, and maintenance.
• Maintain professional interactions with children, families, and stakeholders and ensure incident reports are completed as required.
• Document milieu and case management services from intake through discharge.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Group leadership

De-escalation

Behavior management

Bilingual

Direct client care

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related human services

Job description

Delaware Guidance Services is seeking a Crisis Bed Shift Supervisor to oversee the Crisis Bed Program on their shift, provide direct client care to children and adolescents with a range of emotional and behavioral needs, and ensure a safe, therapeutic milieu.

The role requires leadership of staff, adherence to policies, documentation from intake through discharge, and collaboration with families and stakeholders.