Lead Milieu Specialist

UHS•Dearborn, MI

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Milieu Specialist assists the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) with the planning and oversight of the Mental Health Technician (MHT) patient care role. The primary goal is to facilitate the provision of continuous and safe patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling for patients. This role is also responsible for the primary training, preceptorship, and mentorship of MHTs throughout the facility. Patients served include adults (ages 18-64), older adults (65+), and adolescents (ages 12-17). Metropolitan Behavioral Health is a growing, 144-bed behavioral health facility providing a full continuum of inpatient services across all patient populations, including specialty programs for adolescents, adults, and older adults. They also perform behavioral health assessments 24-hours a day and offer programs for co-occurring behavioral health and substance use issues.

Requirements

Associate or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, social services, or related health field required.
Five (5) years of experience in risk management, Mental Health Tech, Milieu Specialist or other clinical position in a psychiatric treatment setting.
Knowledge of Joint Commission, Michigan Mental Health Code, CMS standards, and any other applicable federal and state laws and regulations governing mental health care facilities.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure patient safety.
Assist CNO with planning and oversight of the MHT patient care role.
Facilitate the provision of continuous and safe patient care, observation, interaction and role modeling to patients.
Responsible for primary training, preceptorship and mentorship of the MHTs throughout the facility.