Residential Behavioral Health Shift Supervisor

Oak Plains Academy; Oak Plains (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

401(K) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Career development opportunities

Free meals

Job summary

Oak Plains Academy, a UHS company, seeks a Shift Supervisor to oversee resident care on assigned units. You will supervise staff, ensure documentation, and maintain program fidelity in line with policies. Compliance with licensing and safety standards is essential.

The role requires crisis intervention, de-escalation, and timely communication with leadership. A background check, orientation, and flexible hours are part of the onboarding process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Education or related field (preferred).
• Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalent plus one year mental health experience.
• Valid driver's license in good standing.
• Demonstrates health, strength and stamina for demanding shifts and Handle with Care.
• 21 years of age and flexible schedule.
• Must attend two-week orientation: Mon-Fri 08:30–16:30.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Shift Administrator duties including incident reporting and staff scheduling.
• Respond to emergencies and crises; provide crisis intervention and de-escalation.
• Oversee unit operations to ensure safety, program fidelity and resident rights protection.
• Participate in interviewing, training, and coaching staff; contribute to performance appraisals.
• Communicate significant changes in resident condition to leadership promptly.
• Manage overtime and scheduling callouts; assist with staffing needs as required.
• Ensure compliance with licensing, Joint Commission, HIPAA and internal policies.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Verbal de-escalation

Staff supervision

Documentation

Emergency response

Interviewing & coaching

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology / Sociology / Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Oak Plains Academy, a UHS company, seeks a Shift Supervisor to oversee resident care on assigned units. You will supervise staff, ensure documentation, and maintain program fidelity in line with policies. Compliance with licensing and safety standards is essential.

The role requires crisis intervention, de-escalation, and timely communication with leadership. A background check, orientation, and flexible hours are part of the onboarding process.