Milieu Coordinator

UHS•Radcliff, KY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System is a 140-bed hospital offering inpatient services for adolescents, adults, military, veterans and first responders. Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System has a spacious cafeteria, gymnasium, art/activity room, group rooms, classrooms and other areas to create a pleasant atmosphere for patients and their families. Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System’s quality services are provided by psychiatrists, licensed therapists, certified alcohol and drug counselors, activity therapists and teachers. Also, care is given by registered nurses 24 hours a day. Since 1986, Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System has been a proven psychiatric care provider in mental health and substance use. Website: https://www.lincolnbehavioral.com As a Milieu Coordinator (MC): You will be responsible for supporting the safe, efficient, and therapeutic operation of the milieu.

Requirements

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
1-3 years experience in direct patient care AND/OR Completion of Nursing Assistant Training/previous psychiatric experience

Nice To Haves

Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for overseeing the overall functioning of the nursing unit(s).
Serves as preceptor for MHTs and/or oversees new orientees precepting on the unit.
Lead the floor orientation for training newly hired Mental Health Techs modeling ideal therapeutic interactions, boundaries, and professional conduct.
Provides real-time feedback, performance coaching and needed competency/training to Mental Health Techs.
Participate alongside the charge nurse to complete safety huddles during the change of shift and communicate patient risk factors, behavior updates, etc.
Ensure daily patient schedules (meals, group therapy, recreation, hygiene, rest periods) is maintained to provide structure and stability for patients.