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Job Overview

**Location:** Fairview Southdale Hospital – Emergency Department & EmPATH Unit

Leadership Role Overview

As a **Supervisor** , you will lead the Mental Health Crisis Care team across Emergency Department settings and the EmPATH model of care (Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment, and Healing). This innovative approach provides rapid, patient-centered stabilization in a calm, therapeutic environment rather than a traditional ED. EmPATH units feature open spaces to reduce stress and encourage engagement, while multidisciplinary teams deliver timely assessment, medication management, and recovery planning. The model emphasizes voluntary participation, minimal restraints, and short stays—typically under 24 hours—resulting in improved outcomes and enhanced satisfaction for patients and staff.

This position combines **strategic leadership** with **clinical expertise** , ensuring operational excellence, staff development, and high-quality patient care.

Key Leadership Responsibilities

+ **Operational Oversight:** Direct daily operations for Emergency Department and EmPATH locations, including staffing, scheduling, workflow efficiency, and quality assurance.

+ **Team Leadership:** Hire, train, and mentor staff; conduct performance evaluations; foster engagement and professional growth.

+ **Program Development:** Anticipate needs, implement creative solutions, and develop new initiatives to improve patient experience and outcomes.

+ **Compliance & Quality:** Ensure adherence to regulatory standards and lead quality improvement projects.

+ **Strategic Collaboration:** Partner with leadership to enhance clinical systems and drive evidence-based practice.

Clinical Responsibilities

+ Provide direct patient care, including diagnostic evaluations, treatment planning, and psychotherapy.

+ Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver individualized, culturally sensitive care.

+ Maintain accurate documentation and communication with payers.

Qualifications

+ Licensed mental health professional (LMHP) with psychotherapy scope.

+ Proven leadership experience in behavioral health or crisis care settings.

+ Strong skills in team management, communication, and problem-solving.

+ Commitment to evidence-based care and continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications to Fulfill Job Responsibilities:

Required

Education

+ Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing or closely related field

Experience

+ 2 years post licensure experience in mental health and/or chemical dependency treatment experience

One of the following License/Certification/Registration

+ LICSW

+ Licensed Psychologist (LP),

+ Licensed Marriage or Family Therapist (LMFT),

+ or LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted pay range is for a 40-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). The actual rate of pay offered within thisrange may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience,and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If yourrole is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status