Mental Health Shift Supervisor Position Available In Delaware, Pennsylvania

Mental Health Shift Supervisor Elwyn paid time off, tuition reimbursement 111 Elwyn Road (Show on map) Jun 18, 2025
Overview Join a Team That Changes Lives For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we’re here to create real change – helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives. Now, we’re looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives – including your own. You’ll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters. At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others.

We offer:

Generous Paid Time Off
Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay
Paid On-the-Job Training
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
Flexible Schedules
Retirement Savings Plan Join us and be a part of something bigger. Apply today. Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Mental Health Shift Supervisor is responsible for the direct supervision, and training of all assigned staff within the residential unit.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure the provision of treatment services to each resident according to their current goal plan
Provide clinical support in assisting clients in ensuring community integration occurs, as scheduled, according to the treatment plan
Ensure staff working their assigned shift and complete required training, in cooperation with the Unit Director, based on house-specific operational and clinical issues, including but not limited to safety rounds and documentation of resident progress
Ensure all required documentation for resident record, including but not limited to progress notes and behavioral notes, are completed for their assigned shift and that safety codes are followed and enforced to ensure quality of care
Cooperate within an interdisciplinary team approach by implementing the goal plan (e.g., group activities, community outings) to ensure quality programming
Develop and nurture relationships with resident families, outside social services agencies, and funding sources by direct communication to ensure adequate resident support
Participate in on-call rotation, as needed, to ensure quality of care for residents
Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid, safe crisis intervention, and medication administration using agency-trained protocols
Report any violations or allegations of resident abuse and neglect immediately, following Elwyn’s policy and state regulations
Provide supervision of assigned staff in the areas including but not limited to, recruitment, selection, leadership, coaching, training, timekeeping, performance management, promotion, discipline, and termination
Provide a supportive environment for all team members and clients by:
Mentoring and orienting new direct support professionals
Completing daily safety checks (e.g., COVID checks, safety rounds)
Holding shift safety meetings and shift huddles, leading as appropriate
Completing monthly building inspections
Attending mandatory monthly leadership and all staff meetings
Ensuring census is set every shift
Scheduling staff for their respective shifts on the program staff schedules at least two (2) weeks in advance
Completing monthly fire drills
Performing records audit to ensure progress notes and appropriate documentation are completed per regulatory requirements
Maintaining appropriate inventory supplies and levels in cooperation with the Administrative Assistant
Ensuring the shift report is completed by staff, and by reviewing and checking for any omissions or errors
Completing supervisor report
Maintaining vehicle inspection, maintenance, and logs; monthly audits to be completed in cooperation with the Operations Manager or Unit Director
Perform other duties as assigned

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR

Operations Manager or Unit Director

DIRECT REPORTS

Mental Health Program Specialists; Forensic Specialists

CONTACTS

Residents, Elwyn staff, funding sources, Department of Human Services (DHS), Social Security, other social services agencies, Base Service Units, families, county representatives and advocacy groups.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or graduate equivalency diploma (GED)
Three (3) years’ work experience in programs supporting people in behavioral health direct care and developing behavioral support plans
Previous supervisory experience preferred
Knowledge and experience in clinical assessment, diagnosis, and evaluation of mental health consumers using the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM)
Experience with drug and alcohol population is helpful
Strong background in behavior modification, preferred
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, priorities
Demonstrated strong attention to detail
Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills
Demonstrated excellent judgment with the ability to independently solve problems and make decisions with little or no need for direct supervision
Demonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actions
Must be able to perform CPR, first aid, safe crisis intervention techniques, and medication administration using agency-trained protocols
Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated intermediate experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Must have current, valid driver’s license in state of residence, three (3) years driving experience in the United States, and acceptable driving record Equal Opportunity Employer Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.