Behavioral Therapist

The Heritage Community seeks a dedicated and compassionate Home Supervisor to join our residential treatment center team. As a key member of our staff, you will provide essential support and guidance to adolescents facing mental and emotional challenges. Your role will involve fostering positive relationships, implementing clinical treatment plans, and maintaining a safe and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Relationship Building:

• Foster trusting relationships with students, parents, and clinical staff through close, professional, and emotionally supportive interactions.

• Serve as a mentor and guide in the therapeutic progression of each student, adapting support to individual needs.

• Maintain a professional demeanor while cultivating relationships with students, parents, coworkers, and stakeholders.

Clinical Treatment Implementation:

• Implement clinical treatment plans outlined by the Treatment Team, ensuring alignment with each student's unique needs and goals.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate clinical strategies into daily interactions and activities.

• Regularly assess and adjust treatment plans based on each student's evolving needs and progress.

Paperwork and Communication:

• Participate in generating content for blogs.

• Complete shift reports, incident reports, and emails in a timely and professional manner.

• Upload pictures on the Parent Portal, maintaining a visual record of students' activities and progress.

• Update the Privilege Tracker Sheet, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records.

Environmental Management:

• Ensure a healthy, comfortable, and safe environment supporting students' emotional and physical well-being.

• Foster a care giving atmosphere that encourages trust, cooperation, and a sense of community among residents.

• Uphold cleanliness and upkeep standards following the Three Areas of Wellness.

• Maintain program fidelity by adhering to established guidelines and procedures.

Recreational and Therapeutic Activities:

• Actively engage in all activities with students, providing encouragement and support for skill development.

• Facilitate and participate in recreational and therapeutic activities, including sports, bike riding, rock climbing, hiking, swimming, and other team-building exercises.

• Develop and organize a calendar of engaging activities, ensuring various options that cater to the diverse interests and needs of the student population.

Mediation and Intervention Techniques:

• Utilize a variety of mediation and intervention techniques to deescalate and redirect students during moments of heightened stress or emotional distress.

• Maintain a student-centered focus by setting aside personal emotions to offer dedicated support.

• Receive ongoing training to stay current on trauma-informed care and intervention best practices.

Transportation Coordination:

• Safely transport students to and from off-campus appointments and activities using company vehicles.

• Adhere to all safety protocols and regulations during transportation to ensure the well-being of students.

• Ensure cleanliness and promptly report any issues to maintenance for company vehicles.

Home Administrative and Leadership Responsibilities:

• Uphold home cleanliness standards through daily spot checks and meticulous organization of the safety closet.

• Conduct thorough weekly run-throughs to address and prioritize maintenance requests promptly.

• Ensure the cleanliness and hygiene of sheets and bedding to create a comfortable and welcoming space for students.

• Actively participate in Treatment Team meetings, engaging in preparation work, student communication, feedback, and additional assignments (TPR).

• Communicate effectively with the Treatment Team, ensuring seamless conveyance of treatment plans to the home team.

• Perform Lead-Down responsibilities, ensuring a seamless flow of information from the treatment team to the home team.

• Provide regular and informative Student Updates to keep all stakeholders informed and involved.

• Facilitate essential parent communication, including Social Calls, with a commitment to prompt responsiveness.

Operational Oversight:

• Monitor overtime and work with leadership to address staffing needs and concerns.

• Coordinate and attend Programmatic Activities.

• Assist in arranging campus-wide activities, contributing to a vibrant and inclusive environment.

• Attend Shift Change and post-shift meetings to ensure seamless communication and coordination among team members.

• Collaborate with the Residential Leadership to find coverage for sick or emergency calls, ensuring continuity of care.

Peer Evaluations and Performance Management:

• Conduct regular peer evaluations to assess team performance and provide constructive feedback.

• Proactively lead the team in setting quarterly goals and initiatives aimed at fostering innovation and achieving excellence in service delivery.

• Collaborate with team members to identify areas for improvement, implement creative solutions, and introduce innovative practices to enhance overall performance.

• Demonstrate effective communication skills by presenting and reporting on the success of implemented initiatives and achieved goals.

• Utilize comprehensive data analysis and engaging visuals to highlight the impact of innovations, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence within the team.

Incident Management:

• Oversee and ensure the timely completion of incident reports and restitution forms.

• Respond to major home incidents on a PRN basis, coordinating with the Treatment Team and relevant stakeholders.

Personnel Management:

• Assist with hiring and onboarding processes, contributing to the growth and development of the team.

• Handle disciplinary actions when necessary, ensuring a fair and consistent approach.

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