Inpatient Behavioral Health Supervisor

Universal Health Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work environ

Generous Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

401(K) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Universal Health Services in Washington, DC seeks a MHT Supervisor to lead Mental Health Technicians on the Nursing Administration team. You will supervise daily care, support treatment goals, and ensure a safe, therapeutic milieu for inpatients.

Responsibilities include mentoring staff, coordinating with nurses, responding to emergencies, and promoting trauma-informed, patient-centered care. Ideal for experienced behavioral health professionals committed to staff development and quality care.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of inpatient psychiatric experience.
• CPR/BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Knowledge of psychiatric conditions, including PTSD and dissociative disorders.
• Understanding of age-appropriate patient needs, behavioral development, and therapeutic approaches.
• Knowledge of nursing care plans, patient admission procedures, and patient orientation processes.
• Experience utilizing grounding techniques, containment strategies, and supportive patient interventions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision, guidance, and mentorship to Mental Health Technicians, supporting staff performance, professional development, and accountability.
• Oversee the therapeutic milieu, ensuring established program schedules, patient activities, and unit procedures are consistently followed.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care, address concerns, and support individualized treatment goals.
• Respond promptly to behavioral emergencies and hospital codes, partnering with nursing supervisors to implement appropriate de-escalation and safety interventions.
• Model trauma-informed approaches, therapeutic communication, and approved crisis intervention techniques to promote patient dignity and safety.
• Support patient admissions, orientation, behavioral observations, documentation, and clinical care activities as delegated by the Registered Nurse.
• Assist with staff onboarding, training, performance improvement, and the development of therapeutic group activities.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, infection prevention practices, and patient safety standards while promoting a supportive treatment environment.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

CPR/BLS Certification

PTSD knowledge

Dissociative disorders knowledge

Nursing care plans knowledge

Grounding techniques & containment

Staff mentorship & leadership

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Universal Health Services in Washington, DC seeks a MHT Supervisor to lead Mental Health Technicians on the Nursing Administration team. You will supervise daily care, support treatment goals, and ensure a safe, therapeutic milieu for inpatients.

Responsibilities include mentoring staff, coordinating with nurses, responding to emergencies, and promoting trauma-informed, patient-centered care. Ideal for experienced behavioral health professionals committed to staff development and quality care.