SHIFT LEADER

Shift Leader Opportunity

Are you caring, compassionate and hardworking? Our facility can provide a place for you to thrive and continue your professional development. Stonington Institute, a division of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), has an immediate opening for a full-time Shift Leader. Stonington Institute is committed to providing quality substance abuse treatment options for adults in Southeastern Connecticut and surrounding areas. We offer medical detox as well as residential addictions treatment for active duty and retired military service members in our North Stonington location. Our clinic in Groton, CT, offers partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient treatment, and is conveniently located across the street from The Inn at Trails Corner, a new 180 bed dormitory-style sober community for adult men and women who attend our outpatient day treatment programs. The Inn offers overnight accommodations, full-meal service, indoor / outdoor recreation options, a workout room, and computer center for all clients. We accept private insurance, state-funded plans and self-pay arrangements.

About Universal Health Services : One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies.

Job Summary

Responsible for new resident orientation and supervision; coordinating resident activities in a manner that assures the safety and engagement of all residents and staff.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

In conjunction with the Program Director and Assistant Program Director :

• Orients, trains and coaches new hires.
• Supervises residential staff.
• Responds to resident issues as the same relate to housing, in consultation with the Program Director.
• Works closely with clinicians and case managers in communicating resident behavior at Trails Corner.
• Intervenes effectively with residents at risk of leaving the program against clinical advice; de-escalates upset residents.
• Assures implementation of residents' daily schedule.
• Assures compliance with program rules as well as facility policy and regulatory requirements.
• Completes daily bed count and updates bedboard.
• Tours and inspects each unit weekly to conduct audits and supervise staff.
• Works shifts on units in absence of residential staff.

Stonington Institute Employees Receive Great Opportunities

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Career advancement opportunities

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, company matching 401K, tuition reimbursement & tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University, SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program, and more (for eligible part-time and full-time positions)

Competitive compensation

Apply today to join our amazing team!

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Qualifications

Certified Recovery Coach in the state of CT required. Prior supervisory experience required, ideally in a residential behavioral health setting. Valid driver's license required; Public Service endorsement preferred. Motor vehicle record must be acceptable to company as outlined by policy in order to drive company vehicles.