Mental Health Group Home Manager

Are you a very experienced mental health worker looking for an opportunity for advancement in your career?

New Communities is seeking a talented mental health technician professional to serve as a Team Leader/Supervisor for our mental health adult PNMI program supporting aging adults with mental health challenges. This full-time leadership position has limited general oversight responsibilities for 4 residents, supervisory responsibilities of 10 full-time direct care Mental Health Rehabilitation Technicians (MHRT-I) and provides personal and general assistance to residents. The Team Leader position is located at our Marston Street Group Home location in Norway, Maine and is regularly scheduled Monday - Friday 7:00a-3:00p but at times, program needs would require flexibility.

Responsibilities include:

• Supervising the direct care team and managing employee performance issues with support from the Regional Program Manager.
• Coordinating safe staffing schedules for adequate facility coverage.
• Assisting residents with their individual service plan (ISP) goals/objectives, personal care and other assigned needs to improve resident quality of life and promote community living.
• Providing assistance and support to residents and staff in the event of a crisis situation.
• Providing oversight of all medication administration practices and procedures.
• Facilitating admission/discharge of residents, maintaining resident clinical records and facilitating quarterly ISP reviews.
• Working closely with legal guardians and approved outside agencies to ensure the provision of quality services for all residents.

The Team Leader/Supervisor position requires flexibility and the ability to manage time and multiple tasks with varying deadlines. Strong organizational, written, and interpersonal communication as well as basic supervisory skills are essential. Providing after-hours on-call supervision to Mental Health Rehabilitation Technicians (MHRT I) on a regular rotation is required.

We are willing to develop someone who has mental health work experience and who has the leadership traits that we are looking for in a house manager. Some of those qualities include:

• excellent communication skills
• the ability to motivate others
• capable of handling conflict resolution
• provides both positive feedback and constructive criticism in a respectful manner
• A willingness to learn and adapt

The MHRT Team Leader Benefits:

• Paid training opportunities and certifications
• Same day pay option
• Health insurance with 3 plans to choose from, including Health Savings Account options with company contribution
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Paid time off - 17 days off per year
• Tuition reimbursement up to $2000/year
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 5% company match
• Wellness program including fitness reimbursement
• Birthday bonus
• Making a difference!

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A valid Maine driver’s license is required.
• MHRT-1 certification and current CRMA certificate with 3-5 years’ experience OR Associate's or Bachelor's degree in human services or related field with MHRT-C Certification is required
• Must be able to communicate effectively with residents and coworkers whose primary language is English.