Occupational/Recreational Therapy Supervisor

SUMMARY:

We are seeking an Occupational and Recreational Therapy Supervisor to join our Inpatient Psych team. This fulltime role will work days.

Purpose of this position:

Supervises and coordinates staff therapist's activities; oversees general workflow and special projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Exhibits leadership behaviors that support staff to take responsibility, authority, and accountability for decision making related to patient care
• Supervises service delivery across the continuum including inpatient, outpatient and offsite clinics
• Clinical resource for staff including orientation and training of new staff and the development of ongoing competencies and education for all staff
• Develops and administers departmental policies, procedures and workflow in accordance with hospital policies and leadership
• Participates in development projects and program growth within the department and the organization
• Serves as clinical liaison to other departments and staff
• Confers with physicians, nurses, social workers and others with regard to patient care
• Recruits, hires, trains and evaluates staff and monitors and ensures staff understands and complies with organizational standards, competency requirement policies, procedures and regulations
• Oversees orientation mentor programs
• Conducts performance appraisals for all direct-report staff
• Implements developmental or performance improvement plans with staff
• Assigns and supervises the daily workload of the clinical and support staff
• Assesses staffing needs and participates in staffing recruitment and retention planning
• Supports the organization's plans and goals by ensuring ongoing development in department workflow, tools and support structures
• Identifies clinical opportunities and needs for program development and implements plans in collaboration with leadership and other departments
• Participates in electronic health record development and maintenance in accordance with professional guidelines and payer requirements
• Meets weekly with manager
• Communicates departmental and organizational information timely
• Manages department supplies and inventory within budget
• Performs and/or delegates in the absence of clerical staff

Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy
• OR•Graduate from an accredited school of Therapeutic Recreation•AND•Three years of clinical experience, including one year of experience in a lead position•OR•An approved equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous clinical experience in psychiatry
• CPR certification

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

• Ability to communicate, both written and verbal, with an ability to express and understand complex technical concepts
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Proven ability to establish work plans, goals, and manage to those objectives
• An effective team builder and leader with a track record of integrating functions and fostering a positive work environment that motivates staff to achieve their potential

License/Certifications:

• MN license as an Occupational Therapist
• Current NBCOT registration
• OR•Certification in Therapeutic Recreation