Mental Health Technician Shift Supervisor

Discovery Behavioral Health (DBH) is a national leader in behavioral healthcare and one of the fastest growing companies in the field. DBH offers world-class treatment for those struggling with eating disorders, mental health, and substance use and places a high priority on seeking employees who share our passion for improving the lives we serve.

Since 1997, Discovery Mood and Anxiety Programs, DBH’s Mental Health Disorder Division, has helped thousands of patients discover their path to the full and rewarding lives they deserve with evidence-based and inclusive treatment options.

Compensation Range: $24-26 per hour

Compensation will be dependent upon geographic region, education, and experience 

Our Offer to You!

We are dedicated to empowering our employees with their professional and personal development by providing:

• 401(k)
• Healthcare benefits
• Vacation and sick days
• Employee referral program
• Employee discounts to various stores, amusement parks, events, etc.
• Continuing education (CE) programs and training
• Weekly training opportunities
• Advancement opportunities within the organization

The Shift Supervisor provides direct supervision of staff and assist Operations Supervisor in required tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct supervision to the Mental Health Techs to ensure all clients are adhering to the daily schedule.
• Guides Mental Health Techs by providing hands on supervision for all aspects of client care.
• Reports any maintenance issues to the Operations Supervisor.
• Works with Operations Supervisor to ensure client safety and wellbeing by monitoring all client/Behavioral Techs interaction.
• Provides Operations Supervisor a weekly supply inventory to make sure facility has any supplies needed.
• Coordinates all intake and discharge transportation along with the Operations Supervisor.
• Assigns Mental Health Techs responsibilities on a shift by shift basis.
• Communicates any schedule changes or directives from the Operations Supervisor to the Mental Health Techs
• Ensures completion of daily vehicle inspections to maintain safe operation.
• Oversee the urine drug screen collection, tracking and results.
• Completes and forwards copy of Incident Reports and any other safety/risk issues to supervisor.
• Assist Clinical and Nursing staff as directed.
• Provides on call coverage as assigned.
• Build positive relationships with clients and staff.
• Provides a safe and therapeutic environment to all staff and patients.
• Recognizes, responds to and assists in psychiatric crisis situations and provide the intervention necessary
• Responds and assists in medical emergency situations as directed and needed.
• Communicates effectively with client and interdisciplinary team regarding client needs.
• Assists with chart documentation and compliance.
• Adheres to all program policies and procedures while ensuring client safety at all times.
• Performs other duties assigned.

This is a full-time position working Mon-Fri 6am - 2pm.

For a virtual tour of the facility, please visit our website at discoverymood.com

• High School or GED Diploma
• 1 – 2 years of experience in a similar position or similar function. 
• Maintains open communication lines with facility staff, attending clinicians and physicians, patients and families.  Liaisons with community agencies, vendors, and payers of health services.

Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? Apply anyway! To provide truly innovative care, we need to have a diverse team around us. That’s why Discovery Behavioral Health is committed to creating an inclusive environment. If you find yourself meeting some but not all the above, we’d be happy to consider your application.

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

For more information about our company benefits, please visit us at discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/

Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.