NHS Human Services, Inc.

_SUMMARY:_

We are currently seeking anOccupational/Recreational Therapy Supervisor* *to join our Inpatient Psych team. This full timerole will work days (on-site).

*Purpose of this position: *Supervises and coordinates staff therapist’s activities; oversees general workflow and special projects.

_RESPONSIBILITIES:_

• Exhibits leadership behaviors that support staff to take responsibility, authority, and accountability for decision making related to patient care o Supervises service delivery across the continuum (inpatient) o Clinical resource for staff including orientation and training of new staff and the development of ongoing competencies and education for all staff o Develops and administers departmental policies, procedures and workflow in accordance with hospital policies and leadership o Participates in development projects and program growth within the department and the organization o Serves as clinical liaison to other departments and staff o Confers with physicians, nurses, social workers and others with regard to patient care
• Recruits, hires, trains and evaluates staff and monitors and ensures staff understands and complies with organizational standards, competency requirement policies, procedures and regulations o Oversees orientation mentor programs o Conducts performance appraisals for all direct-report staff o Implements developmental or performance improvement plans with staff o Assigns and supervises the daily workload of the clinical and support staff o Assesses staffing needs and participates in staffing recruitment and retention planning
• Supports the organization’s plans and goals by ensuring ongoing development in department workflow, tools and support structures o Identifies clinical opportunities and needs for program development and implements plans in collaboration with leadership and other departments o Participates in electronic health record development and maintenance in accordance with professional guidelines and payer requirements o Meets weekly with manager o Communicates departmental and organizational information timely o Manages department supplies and inventory within budget o Performs and/or delegates in the absence of clerical staff

_QUALIFICATIONS:_

/Minimum Qualifications:/

• Graduate from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy

-OR-

• Graduate from an accredited school of Therapeutic Recreation

-AND-

• Three years of clinical experience, including one year of experience in a lead position

-OR-

• An approved equivalent combination of education and experience

/Preferred Qualifications:/

• Previous clinical experience in psychiatry
• CPR certification

/Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:/

• Ability to communicate, both written and verbal, with an ability to express and understand complex technical concepts
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Proven ability to establish work plans, goals, and manage to those objectives
• An effective team builder and leader with a track record of integrating functions and fostering a positive work environment that motivates staff to achieve their potential

/License/Certifications:/

• MN license as an Occupational Therapist
• Current NBCOT registration

-OR-

• Certification in Therapeutic Recreation

Title: Occupational/Recreational Therapy Supervisor

Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus

Requisition ID: 241242