Crisis Bed Shift Supervisor- Part-time / On Call

Delaware Guidance Services for Children and Youth, Inc.

Lewes (DE)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development opportunities

Mission-driven organization

Job summary

Delaware Guidance Services for Children and Youth, Inc. in Lewes, DE is seeking a Crisis Bed Shift Supervisor to oversee the Crisis Bed Program on their shift.

You will supervise Crisis Bed Mental Health Technicians, conduct initial assessments, and coordinate patient care plans in a trauma-informed, safety-focused environment. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in social work or psychology, a valid driver’s license, and experience in crisis intervention; bilingual candidates are preferred.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school in social work, psychology, or related field.
Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
Preferred: experience leading groups, de-escalating behaviors, and managing multiple clinical diagnoses.
Preferred: experience in inpatient or residential/group home setting; supervisory experience; bilingual.

Responsibilities

Provide oversight of the Crisis Bed Program during assigned shift and supervise staff.
Perform direct client care, assessments, and trauma-informed interventions.
Document milieu, shift reports, and maintain safety and regulatory compliance.
Coordinate with families and stakeholders to support client outcomes.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or psychology or related field

Job description

Summary/objective

Under the supervision of the Lead Crisis Bed Shift Supervisor, the Crisis Bed Shift Supervisor is responsible for providing oversight of the Crisis Bed Program service space during their assigned shift. They will also provide a variety of direct client care duties and unit support functions to children and adolescents with a wide variety of psychological and emotional problems (ie. aggressive and defiant behavior due to problems with emotion regulation, suicidal/homicidal ideation, plans, or attempts, family conflicts, etc.) to ensure the safety and wellbeing of clients in a Crisis Bed setting. The Crisis Bed Shift Supervisor is dedicated and committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate, and therapeutic client care. In addition, the incumbent is responsible for documentation of milieu and case management services provided from intake through discharge.

Essential Functions

Clinical Role in Crisis Bed Setting

Completes initial assessment and documentation, including consent for treatment, for clients upon admission to the Crisis Bed
Assist in the admission process, including obtaining vital signs, safety search of patients and personal belongings, and orienting new patients to the unit and their program
Implement a person-centered plan as identified, assist each individual in meeting the outcomes identified in the approved plan, and assure applicable supports are provided for each client
Deliver solution-focused and trauma-informed interventions to maintain safety, build skills, and address problem solving, communication, and relationship conflicts
Create an engaging unit milieu to maintain a therapeutic and safe environment with a goal to achieve high patient satisfaction
Use critical thinking and risk management skills when connecting with clients in Crisis Bed
Understand warning signs and risk factors associated with suicide risk and risk of harm to others
Maintain professional, trauma-informed, and empathetic interactions during interactions with children, families, and stakeholders
Develop comprehensive skills providing support for children and youth in Crisis Bed

Functional Role In Crisis Bed Setting

Provides leadership, coaching, and supervision for all staff on assigned shift
Responsible for monitoring the administrative needs of an assigned shift including utilization and capacity management, supplies, meals, and maintenance requirements
Work respectfully and cooperatively together as a unified team member in a professional manner with other Crisis Bed staff, families, and community members
Assume responsibility for professional development of self and contributes to and assists with the professional development of others
Ensures Incident Reports are initiated, completed, reviewed and submitted according to policy

Case Management

Assure electronic documentation and verbal shift reports, are completed accurately and timely before the end of each shift
Communicate with appropriate stakeholders to maintain a systems-based approach

General Responsibilities

Uphold professional standards of treatment and the mission of the organization
Maintain a quality code of conduct, ethics and professionalism
Provide goal-directed and team-oriented services
Communicate effectively and professionally with all stakeholders
Assure compliance with all policies and procedures and licensing regulations
Must successfully complete all agency required training within 30 days of employment and maintain timely applicable certification
Must successfully complete refresher trainings within the identified timeframes

Competencies/ Capabilities

Reliability & Flexibility
Customer Service
Written and Verbal Communication
Collaboration and Teamwork
Crisis Intervention and Risk Assessment

Supervisory responsibilities: Supervises Crisis Bed Mental Health Technicians

Work environment:

Lewes, DE

Physical Demands

This position involves physical interventions, including the potential use of holds, and may require the ability to lift, carry, and assist clients as needed. The successful candidate must be physically capable of responding to challenging situations in a safe and controlled manner
Frequent walking, standing, twisting, bending, squatting
Proficient auditory and visual skills

Travel required:

Travel for specific tasks

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school in social work, psychology, or a related Social or Human Services field
Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record

Preferred Qualification

Direct work experience leading groups, de-escalating behaviors, and managing multiple clinical diagnoses
Experience working in an inpatient or residential/group home setting
Supervisory experience
Bilingual

Eeo

Delaware Guidance Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

About Delaware Guidance Services

DGS is the largest non-profit provider of outpatient behavioral health services for children and families in Delaware, and the only statewide organization of its kind continuously accredited by The Joint Commission since 1999. Our vision for Delaware—resilient families nurturing children’s well‑being—flows from our mission to provide high-quality, trauma‑informed therapeutic services that strengthen social, emotional, and behavioral wellness.

Each year, DGS serves an average of 3,500 children and youth through a clinically excellent continuum of care that includes outpatient therapy, community‑based services, school‑based supports, mobile crisis response, and short‑term youth crisis stabilization. Our clinical lines operate 24 hours a day, 365 days per year, ensuring that children and families have access to timely, flexible, and culturally responsive care wherever it is needed—at home, in school, in the community, or at one of our five office locations across Wilmington, Newark, Dover, Lewes, and Seaford.

If you would to learn more about Delaware Guidance Services, please go to https://www.delawareguidance.org/about/ .

Why Work at Delaware Guidance Services?

Benefits

DGS strives to build a collaborative, flexible, and client-focused work environment. Employee wellness is a top priority. In addition to offering flexible work arrangements, DGS offers a comprehensive and competitive employee benefits package including the following: