Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Onsite
The work we do matters!
Hiring Agency:
Health & Human Services - Agency 25
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Job Description:
Key Responsibilities
Plans, schedules, assigns, and supervises the work activities of assigned staff.
Provides day to day leadership and direction to assigned staff to meet the individual patient needs, follow and implement scheduled daily activities and follow through with active treatment as directed by the Treatment Team.
Performs administrative supervision of staff, including performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, time records, and hiring process.
Assures staff training and competency requirements are met.
Demonstrates working knowledge of and consistently enforces DHHS and LRC policies and procedures.
Maintains effective communication with administrative and program staff for continuity of care.
Demonstrates leadership by working effectively with others to improve operations for the benefit of the patient and/or organization while monitoring staff.
Works directly in the patient care areas monitoring staff in assisting patients in areas of personal hygiene, grooming, activities of daily living, leading group activities and assuring patient personal schedules are followed.
Participates in patient plan of care, initiates and maintains an active and therapeutic treatment environment for the patients through supervision of assigned staff. Directs and performs activities to establish and maintain a safe, secure and clean environment for patients and staff.
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Coursework/training in human services, social/behavioral sciences, mental health care or related field OR experience providing direct care services to patients with mental illness or other disability. Experience leading, coordinating, directing, monitoring and/or supervising others. Must be at least 19 years of age to work with adult client populations; at least 21 years of age to work with adolescent client populations.
Preferred Qualifications:
Other: Must have a valid drivers license. Must have a High School Diploma or GED. This position requires proficiency in English, including the ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend the language effectively.
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