Shift Supervisor (WG)

Shift Supervisor (WG)

Willow Grove - Willow Grove, PA 19090

Overview

Position Type: Full Time Job Shift: Day Education Level: High School Travel Percentage: None Category: Health Care

Description

Malvern Treatment Centers is currently seeking a full time Shift Supervisor to work three 12-hour shifts every weekend from 7:00am - 7:30pm (Friday-Sunday or Saturday-Monday). The shift supervisor position is a full time, entry level leadership position providing a competitive hourly rate as well as a comprehensive benefit package!

The Shift Supervisor directs the efforts of Clinical Aides, ensuring safety of the patient community at all times. Ensures that Clinical Aide schedules are maintained and follow position control. Participates in all aspects assisting in the care of the patient both clinically and administratively. Provides patient care as directed by the clinical staff in accordance with the multidisciplinary treatment plan objectives, policies, and procedures of Malvern Treatment Center. Actively cooperates with all departments including Admissions and Nursing.

Summary of Essential Position Functions:

• Promotes the safety/health and well-being of patients.
• Directs coordination between clinical, nursing, and medical staff on shift.
• Coordinates staffing schedule for shift.
• Helps patients by providing information, services, and assistance.
• Directs the work of Clinical Aides daily.
• Maintains a safe, neat, and clean environment to facilitate patient safety.
• Directs and conducts safety checks of newly admitted patients as well as patients returning from pass or at other times necessary.
• Reviews and ensures quality and safe care of all admissions and admission process for shift.
• Directs and conducts drug screens of newly admitted patients and for-cause drug screens.
• Provides support to patients through individual interactions and group settings such as community meetings, lectures and other activities.
• Serves as liaison with 12-Step/volunteers who visit the facility to provide fellowship meetings.
• Assists with visitation.
• Remains visible to the community.
• Organizes and conducts room inspections when necessary.
• Communicates with clinical staff necessary documentation.
• Documents the shift report following shift
• Assists the human resources function by participating/initiating disciplinary actions.
• Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations.
• Assists with fire safety, infection control and isolation procedures, including disposal of hazardous waste, as appropriate.
• Responds to and directs emergency situations when necessary.

Qualifications

Qualifications: To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This position requires individuals who are client-focused and team-oriented, while demonstrating great interpersonal and communication skills. The individual is flexible to sudden changes in workload, emergencies, and staffing; is dependable; demonstrates problem-solving skills; is focused on compliance and performance quality. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: High School degree required. College degree preferred. Two years clinical experience in the treatment of addiction is required.