Shift Lead, Recovery Residential at Heritage Behavioral Health Center

Decatur, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jul, 26

Salary

26.0

Posted On

09 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Communication, Behavioral health, Crisis management, Trauma-informed care, Person-centered approach, Medication administration support, Clinical operations, Staff training, Unit coordination, Inventory management, Compliance monitoring, Documentation, Substance use treatment, Conflict resolution

Industry

Health and Human Services

Description

Shift Lead, Recovery Residential – Decatur, Illinois Schedule: Full-Time Open Shifts: * 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Sunday – Thursday Every other Thursday paid off (wellness day) * 5:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. | Tuesday – Saturday Every other Tuesday paid off (wellness day) Looking for a career where your work truly matters? Heritage Behavioral Health Center is hiring passionate professionals! About Heritage Behavioral Health Center We are a mission-driven Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic located in Decatur, Illinois, dedicated to improving mental health and substance use care for individuals across a multi-county area. At Heritage, we recognize that every role impacts client care—no matter the position. Why You’ll Love Working Here * Collaborative, mission-driven work environment * Paid wellness days (every other Friday off!) * Competitive salaries aligned with state and national benchmarks At Heritage, we believe in taking care of our staff so they can focus on caring for the individuals we serve. Our team is our greatest asset—and we treat them as such! Your Role Position Title: Shift Lead, Recovery Residential Heritage has two full-time Shift Lead positions available within our Recovery Residential Services program, which includes the Crisis Stabilization Unit and the Substance Use Residential Rehabilitation Unit. Shift Leads provide leadership presence and support throughout the unit, ensuring continuity of care, adherence to protocols, and delivery of high-quality, recovery-oriented services in a residential setting. Core Responsibilities * Serve as an on-the-job resource for administrative and clinical operations * Maintain consistent presence on the unit throughout the shift * Act as Lead Back-Up for medication availability (primary for weekend and bedtime meds) * Review round sheets for compliance * Ensure admissions follow established protocols * Support training and orientation of Behavioral Health Specialists * Coordinate unit coverage and provide direct coverage when needed * Review inventory and submit supply orders * Facilitate 2nd and 3rd shift huddles * Ensure on-call schedules are accurate and posted * Complete and review shift reports * Promote quality care, hospitality, and recovery-oriented practices Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Strong leadership and communication skills in a behavioral health setting * Ability to respond calmly in dynamic or high-acuity situations * Trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and person-centered approach * Organizational skills and attention to detail * Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams Qualifications * Experience in residential behavioral health or substance use treatment preferred * Supervisory or lead experience strongly encouraged * High School Diploma or equivalent * Minimum age: 21 * Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance Benefits * Generous Time Off: Vacation, sick, personal, and holiday leave * Wellness Benefits: EAP, paid wellness days, fitness reimbursement * Insurance: Health, dental, vision, flex spending accounts, life insurance * Retirement: 401k and Roth options * Professional Growth: Tuition assistance and continuing education opportunities Ready to make a difference? Apply today and join a team that cares about your well-being as much as the individuals we serve!

Responsibilities

The Shift Lead provides leadership and operational support within the residential unit to ensure high-quality, recovery-oriented care. Responsibilities include overseeing administrative tasks, facilitating staff huddles, managing unit compliance, and providing direct coverage as needed.