Job Overview:

We are seeking a Team Leader of Crisis Stabilization to join our team! The ideal candidate will have an active Kentucky RN license with a Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Certification (PMH-BC) OR have an active Kentucky RN license and be eligible to obtain this certification. We would also prefer candidates with behavioral health experience, and supervisory experience.

Responsibilities and duties:

• Oversee day-to-day operations of 23-hour Crisis Observation Stabilization Services (COSS), including ensuring 24/7 staff coverage, acceptance in the program, discharge planning, and transitions of care.
• Ensure provision of behavioral health and medical screenings, evidence-based crisis interventions, and de-escalation to individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis.
• Ensure all requirements of COSS are met, including the provision of crisis education, care coordination, level of care transitions, creation of crisis plans, access to medication management, and maintaining a therapeutic environment.
• Provide oversight, guidance, and direction to staff members in service line.
• Hire, retain, and train staff to ensure adequate staffing patterns and competency of assigned staff members.
• Ensure access to necessary assessments within required time frames.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and standards related to crisis stabilization.
• Maintain compliance with standards of care defined by the Kentucky Department of Medicaid, Department of Aging and Independent Living, Office of the Inspector General, Department of Behavioral Health, and other state entities related to organizational designation as a Community Mental Health Center by the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
• Maintain compliance with standards of care defined by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services related to service line and service delivery.
• Maintain compliance with the standards of care of the Joint Commission in order to assure accreditation related to the service line and service delivery.
• Provide current and up-to-date information to staff within the chain of command.
• Perform comprehensive, timely reviews of supervisees to ensure competence within subordinates.
• Coordinate expanded services and support the clinical team to provide expanded services under federal grant funding programs.
• Address formal and informal staff and clientele grievances professionally in accordance with policy.
• Achieve and maintain the flexibility to rapidly shift between complex details and global decision-making related to service programs.
• Ensure the collection, analysis, interpretation, and distribution of data related to the quality, integrity, and viability of the service area program.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality in all matters pertaining to the operation or personnel.
• Provide input regarding NorthKey policies and procedures.
• Prepares reports as requested for service area responsibilities.
• Provides input to program development and program evaluation.

Qualifications:

• Active RN license in the state of Kentucky, with Behavioral Health Certification (PMH-BC) OR must be able to obtain this certification within the first year.
• Relevant experience, knowledge, and expertise.
• Administrative and supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong team leadership skills with the ability to multitask.
• Full-Time (ON SITE) Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

NORTHKEY COMMUNITY CARE - COMPANY OVERVIEW

Since 1966, NorthKey Community Care (NorthKey) has provided quality, evidence-based mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities services to the Northern Kentucky region with the commitment to providing the right service, at the right time, and in the right place. With multiple convenient locations throughout the Northern Kentucky region (Kenton, Boone, Campbell, Grant, Carroll, Gallatin, Pendleton, and Owen counties), NorthKey offers a wide array of mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities services unparalleled in the region. Join our team to help us fulfill our mission of Transforming Lives and Communities Through Excellence in Mental Health, Substance Use, and Developmental Disabilities Services!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine
• Psychiatry

Patient demographics:

• Adolescents
• Adults
• Children
• Older adults

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Application Question(s):

• What is your requested annual compensation?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• behavioral health / mental health: 1 year (Required)
• supervisory: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN with Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Covington, KY 41011: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person