Adult Mental Health Respite Supervisor

The Respite Supervisor provides supervision and care to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. The Supervisor will apply crisis intervention techniques, as appropriate, throughout shifts. The Supervisor will complete timely documentation in the electronic health record. The MH Respite Supervisor will be on-call to manage after hours issues in the Respite Facility. Respite Supervisor will schedule and supervise Respite Care Providers and monitor documentation of supervisees. Respite Supervisor will ensure the facility is clean and maintained. Duties are performed with some latitude to exercise independent judgment when supervising Respite Care Providers and conducting consumer programs, in accordance with established policies, practices, and procedures. Respite Supervisor will foster an environment of safety, trust, transparency, and collaboration with consumers and Respite Care providers. The Respite Supervisor will implement the principles of trauma-informed care, including cultural sensitivity in all areas of service delivery.

EDUCATION REQUIRED:  A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum number of hours that is equivalent to a major in psychology, social work, medicine, nursing, rehabilitation, counseling, sociology, human growth and development, physician assistant, gerontology, special education, and educational psychology.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Valid Texas driver’s license and must be insurable on the Center’s insurance. No more than 3 moving violations in the last 3 years.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED: Previous experience in mental health services and knowledge about community resources preferred.

Open Until Filled