Position Summary

The Nursing House Supervisor serves as the hospital’s on-shift clinical leader, overseeing nursing operations, staffing coordination, crisis response, and patient care support across the organization. This position provides hands-on leadership, coaching, and operational oversight while ensuring compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and best practices in pediatric behavioral health care.

The House Supervisor plays a critical role in maintaining a therapeutic and safe environment for patients, families, and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide hospital-wide nursing leadership during assigned shifts 
• Coordinate staffing, assignments, workload balancing, and call-off coverage 
• Serve as the first responder to behavioral crises, emergencies, and safety events 
• Lead de-escalation efforts and coordinate multidisciplinary crisis response 
• Support and mentor nursing staff through real-time coaching and clinical guidance 
• Monitor patient care quality, safety, supervision, and therapeutic effectiveness 
• Ensure compliance with documentation standards, policies, and regulatory requirements 
• Collaborate closely with physicians, therapists, admissions, and nursing leadership 
• Assist with admissions, transfers, staffing coverage, and direct patient care as needed 
• Serve as acting administrative authority during off-shift hours when nursing leadership is unavailable 
• Help resolve patient, family, and employee concerns professionally and effectively 

What We’re Looking For

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to make sound clinical decisions under pressure 
• Excellent communication, organization, and conflict resolution skills 
• Ability to coach, mentor, and support nursing staff in a collaborative manner 
• Commitment to trauma-informed, patient- and family-centered care 
• Ability to multitask and adapt in a high-acuity behavioral health environment 
• Physical ability to safely intervene during behavioral emergencies and perform approved crisis management techniques
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This position starts at $48.76 per hour and offers a comprehensive benefit package. Applicants may be eligible for up to $30,000 in student loan assistance.

Required

• Current RN license in the State of Montana or compact state 
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with children and adolescents in a mental health setting 
• Ability to work flexible schedules and shifts 
• CPI APS certification within 2 months of hire 
• Ability to maintain all required hospital certifications 

Preferred

• BSN 
• Previous Charge Nurse, Team Lead, or Supervisory experience 
• Experience in psychiatric hospital or residential treatment settings