Patient Support Team Lead

Acadia Healthcare; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in Springfield, MO seeks a Direct Supervisor for the patient support team. You will oversee daily operations, coordinate staff activities and provide compassionate patient care under physician guidance.

The role requires at least a high school diploma with relevant human services education and 2+ years in patient support, plus 1+ year supervisory experience. CPR/de-escalation certification is expected; driver's license may be required for patient transport.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in human service field from an accredited college or university preferred.
• 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.

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.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in human service field

Job description

Acadia Healthcare in Springfield, MO seeks a Direct Supervisor for the patient support team. You will oversee daily operations, coordinate staff activities and provide compassionate patient care under physician guidance.

The role requires at least a high school diploma with relevant human services education and 2+ years in patient support, plus 1+ year supervisory experience. CPR/de-escalation certification is expected; driver's license may be required for patient transport.