Milieu Coordinator

Summit BHC

About The Position

The Milieu Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and supervision of the milieu staff for all elements of direct client care during work shift. Ensures the wellbeing of clients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment, under direction of charge nurse or supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent with four or more years’ experience in a behavioral health environment required; OR Associates Degree in a human service field with two or more years’ experience in a behavioral health environment required.
Understands common psychiatric disorders and/or dual diagnosis and various treatment modalities of the population served.
Exceptional knowledge of and skills in verbal de-escalation and crisis intervention.
CPR and de-escalation certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years’ experience with the population of the facility preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitors shift change activities to assign staff, review staffing for the units and adjusts as necessary.
Facilitates and monitors client care and programming.
Assists the Charge Nurse with assignments for BHAs, group coverage, charting, breaks, environmental and safety rounds and codes.
Ensures the wellbeing of clients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment, under direction of charge nurse or supervisor.
Applies de-escalation techniques to help manage client’s emotions, behavior and participation in treatment.
Facilitates the individual admission and discharge processes, as well as client transfers.
Facilitates person-centered planning process with individuals to assess and develop plans based on their needs.
Ensures proper, accurate and timely documentation of client information and progress.
Trains and mentors direct care staff during the shift as necessary, or as assigned by supervisor.
Audits individual records to ensure regulatory requirements are met. Reports issues to supervisor as necessary regarding compliance.
Responds to individual, family and guardians regarding concerns.
Reports pertinent information to the supervisor in a timely manner.
Assists with clients and covers unit as necessary to maintain ratio.