Clinical Team Leader (Behavioral Health) - Full time, Nights - Mercy Jefferson

About the Role

Mercy Behavioral Health Services provides a structured and therapeutic environment for individuals suffering from psychiatric illness, behavioral disorders, and substance use disorder. The Clinical Team Leader assists in planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of operations and patient care, serves as a clinical resource for staff and patients, functions as a staff nurse as needed, and assumes delegated managerial duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of operations and patient care in designated areas.
• Serve as a clinical resource for staff and patients within the department.
• Function as a staff nurse in the department when required.
• Assume managerial duties as delegated by the manager.
• Perform duties in alignment with Mercy’s mission, values, and Service Standards.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited nursing program.
• Current state licensure in the applicable state of practice.
• Two years of direct patient care experience as a Registered Nurse.
• One year of experience as a department charge nurse.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to push, pull, and/or lift up to 50 lb on a regular basis.
• Prolonged standing and walking during each shift.
• Ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition support.
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Schedule

36 hours per week, night shift.

Location

Mercy Hospital Jefferson, Festus, MO 63028.