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Program Supervisor

Meridell Achievement Center, Liberty Hill, TX, United States


Job Description

Responsibilities
The Program Supervisor is responsible for providing efficient and effective supervision and coordination of activities on assigned shifts and supervises patients on units. The Program Supervisor will assure the safety and security of the facility is always maintained and followed. The Program Supervisor ensures that the environment is always therapeutic and safe, which includes responding/intervening during crisis, attending daily activities/groups, and attending treatment team meetings. The Program Supervisor will ensure that the unit schedules are adhered by staff. The Program Supervisor serves as a liaison between Clinical Services, Nursing Services, and Admissions. The Program Supervisor provides adequate staff supervision and escort/support units when needed. Under the supervision of the Program Director and in collaboration with the Program Manager III, the Program Supervisor provides day‑to‑day management and care of patients. The Program Supervisor continuously observes the patients’ behaviors, mental health status, and activities and reports this information to the appropriate clinical staff. The Program Supervisor will function as a staff‑development trainer, sharing expert techniques and strategies with all staff. This will include demonstrating effective crisis‑management skills, taking proactive steps to prevent crises on the units when warning signs are evident, and providing a coach‑to‑team approach of problem solving on the units.

Benefit Highlights

Free Meals While Working with Patients

Challenging and Rewarding Work Environment

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

(K) with Company Match and Discounted Stock Plan

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Life Insurance, Long and Short Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

A + Acre Scenic Campus Setting with Sports Courts, Recreational Areas, ROPES Course, Gym, Swimming Pool and Multiple Picnic Benches

Career Development Opportunities within UHS and its + Subsidiaries

Qualifications

One to three (1‑3) years of experience in a residential treatment setting or working with adolescents preferred

High School Graduate/ GED

Valid Drivers License

Essential Physical Requirements: Medium demand, mentally and physically requiring walking, sitting, standing, occasional bending, reaching and lifting, with ability to participate in crisis intervention techniques with patients requiring physical control. Ability to lift lbs.

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