Supervisor of Behavioral Health Associate

About NYC Health + Hospitals

NYC Health + Hospitals is dedicated to delivering high-quality care services without exception. Every employee embodies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathetic communication and collaborative partnerships.

Work Shifts

3:30pm - 12:00am (37.5 hrs/week)
Rotating Weekends

Duties & Responsibilities

• Purpose of Position: Non-clinical supervision and ensuring appropriate training and orientation are provided to BHAs.
• Provides non-clinical supervision and coordinates day-to-day activities of BHAs.
• Participates in the orientation of new staff and ensures they attend appropriate training and are assigned a preceptor.
• Reviews, manages, and evaluates staff performance and collaborates with supervisors to re-assign BHAs.
• Collaborates in planning and scheduling of relevant training, including PMCS classes.
• Presents seminars on relevant issues or new techniques of managing aggression.
• Attends treatment team meetings for assistance in developing interventions.
• Serves as a liaison and resource to nurse educators and other staff.
• Tracks behavioral health codes and ensures debriefing occurs.
• Attends nursing rounds, morning administrative briefings, and other meetings.
• Supports operational scheduling.
• Participates in QA/PI activities and departmental/CMS training.
• Conducts special activities, events, and presentations.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

• An Associate’s degree in criminal justice, social services, or a health-related area; and two (2) years of full-time experience in law enforcement, nursing, or psychiatric/behavioral health in a high volume, intensive care environment.
• A High School diploma or a G.E.D. and three (3) years of full-time experience, as described in #1 above.
• Completion of the NYC Health + Hospitals Supervisory Training within three (3) months of appointment.
• Successful completion of an appropriate training program in the application and use of restraints and seclusion.
• Successful completion of an appropriate training in the performance of vital signs and grooming within ninety (90) calendar days of appointment to the title.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• College Savings Program
• Union Benefits for eligible titles
• Multiple employee discounts programs
• Commuter Benefits Programs

How To Apply

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