Residential Nightshift Supervisor

Acadia; Louisville (TN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Residential Nightshift Supervisor to join their team at a unique wilderness treatment facility. This role involves ensuring the safety and well-being of children and adolescents facing mental health challenges, while fostering a supportive environment. You will engage with patients, utilize de-escalation techniques, and lead therapeutic sessions, all while being part of a compassionate team. With a focus on nature-based therapy, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young individuals. If you are passionate about helping others and ready to take on a fulfilling challenge, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

HSA & FSA

Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Orientation/Training

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience with children/adolescents in a treatment setting preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient safety and well-being in a structured environment.
• Engage patients in therapeutic activities to meet treatment goals.
• Lead individual or group sessions as part of treatment.

Skills

Empathy

De-escalation techniques

Communication

Behavior monitoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Patient care techniques

Job description

Village Behavioral Health is looking to add a full-time Residential Nightshift Supervisor to our team! We are a residential treatment facility providing services to children and adolescents 10-17 struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues. Located in a unique wilderness setting at the foothills of the Great Smokey Mountains just 20 minutes outside of Knoxville, TN.

Residential Nightshift Supervisor

Full-Time

Village Behavioral Health is a psychiatric residential treatment center that offers a full spectrum of treatment options for children and adolescents ages 10-17. A uniqueness of Village Behavioral Health is that we use nature as part of our therapeutic process. We are nestled in Louisville, TN right on the Tennessee River spread out over 65 wooded acres.

Pay Range: Starting rate $17.50/hour plus $4.00 shift differential Friday-Sunday

Schedule: 7pm-7am with rotating weekends

Purpose of the Position:

• Ensure the well-being and safety of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment, under the direction of the Program Director.
• 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.
• Engage with the patient in activities and interactions designed to encourage the achievement of treatment goals.
• Respond to the distressed patient in a non-threatening manner and attempt to understand the source of distress by utilizing de-escalation techniques to help manage the patient’s emotions, behavior, and participation in treatment and assist with seclusion and restraint when necessary.
• Monitor behavioral improvements and reinforce these behaviors. Report changes and responses to treatment by communicating with the team. Significant changes are reported to the nurse immediately.
• Lead or co-lead individual or group sessions as part of specific recreational or therapeutic procedures.
• Deliver care based on the priority of needs and available resources to the specific service population of the facility.
• Assist in providing guidance and direction to other staff members, including training of new staff.
• May provide transportation for the patient or coordinate transportation with an appropriate staff member.
• Adherence to work schedule and overall attendance.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA & FSA
• Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D
• Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - with company match
• Employee Assistance Program/Employee Discount Program
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Orientation/Training

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One or more years’ experience working with the specific population of the facility is preferred.
• Ability to work night or day shift initially to train.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen, 7-year criminal background screen, fingerprint screen, MVR screen, work history and reference check.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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