Job Overview
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Tuition Assistance
Pet insurance
Job Description
Coastal Harbor Health System is a prominent provider of specialized behavioral healthcare services dedicated to delivering a full continuum of care tailored for patients across various age groups. The institution operates a 145-bed hospital for children and adolescents, providing both short- and long-term inpatient services, complemented by a separate 50-bed inpatient facility for adults aged 18 and older. This fusion of programs fosters a multidisciplinary environment where clinicians work collaboratively to make a profound difference in the lives of their patients. Situated in the scenic and historic city of Savannah, Georgia, Coastal Harbor offers a tranquil and private setting that promotes healing and focus. This environment benefits not only the patients but also offers a nourishing workplace where healthcare professionals can thrive, collaborate, and advance professionally while making a positive impact on community health.
The role of the Mental Health Technician (MHT) Supervisor at Coastal Harbor Health System plays an instrumental leadership role in the daily operations of residential units. This full-time position requires overseeing patient care, staff coordination, and operational safety within the behavioral health units. The supervisor ensures a safe, supportive, and therapeutic atmosphere while leading and mentoring the team of Mental Health Technicians. Responsibilities include assigning daily tasks, managing staffing levels, monitoring unit safety, and handling crisis incidents with trauma-informed de-escalation techniques. Additionally, the MHT Supervisor ensures adherence to treatment plans and enforces organizational policies while championing a culture of professionalism and patient engagement. Partnerships with the Director of Residential Services and Director of Nursing are critical to developing high-performing teams committed to outstanding patient care. This is a highly rewarding opportunity suitable for compassionate leaders passionate about behavioral health and dedicated to fostering recovery and wellness in a dynamic hospital setting. The organization offers a competitive compensation package and extensive benefits designed to support personal and professional growth.
The role of the Mental Health Technician (MHT) Supervisor at Coastal Harbor Health System plays an instrumental leadership role in the daily operations of residential units. This full-time position requires overseeing patient care, staff coordination, and operational safety within the behavioral health units. The supervisor ensures a safe, supportive, and therapeutic atmosphere while leading and mentoring the team of Mental Health Technicians. Responsibilities include assigning daily tasks, managing staffing levels, monitoring unit safety, and handling crisis incidents with trauma-informed de-escalation techniques. Additionally, the MHT Supervisor ensures adherence to treatment plans and enforces organizational policies while championing a culture of professionalism and patient engagement. Partnerships with the Director of Residential Services and Director of Nursing are critical to developing high-performing teams committed to outstanding patient care. This is a highly rewarding opportunity suitable for compassionate leaders passionate about behavioral health and dedicated to fostering recovery and wellness in a dynamic hospital setting. The organization offers a competitive compensation package and extensive benefits designed to support personal and professional growth.
Job Requirements
- One year experience working in a children’s services program
- Experience in a residential setting is preferred
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driver’s license
Job Qualifications
- One year experience working in a children’s services program
- experience in a residential setting is preferred
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to lead and mentor staff
- Strong communication skills
- Familiarity with trauma-informed care approaches
Job Duties
- Lead and supervise Mental Health Technicians by assigning daily responsibilities, ensuring effective shift handoffs, maintaining appropriate staffing levels, and providing coaching, performance feedback, and ongoing training
- Oversee the safety, security, and daily operations of the residential units by conducting room sweeps, monitoring resident whereabouts, enforcing safety protocols, and proactively addressing potential risks
- Support the delivery of high-quality patient care by ensuring implementation of individualized treatment plans, psychoeducational programming, therapeutic activities, life skills development, and positive behavioral interventions
- Respond to and lead crisis situations using trauma-informed de-escalation techniques, ensuring appropriate interventions, incident debriefings, accurate reporting, and compliance with restraint and seclusion procedures
- Ensure timely, accurate completion of clinical documentation, behavioral observations, incident reports, shift communications, and regulatory reports in accordance with organizational policies and state requirements
- Promote a positive, therapeutic environment by modeling professionalism, maintaining healthy boundaries, fostering respectful relationships, and encouraging patient engagement and staff collaboration
- Ensure compliance with all organizational policies, regulatory standards, and training requirements while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff
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