Milieu Coordinator
About The Position
The Milieu Coordinator (MC I or MC II) facilitates therapeutic groups based on core curriculum and provides meal monitoring and support. The role offers milieu support, de-escalation, and behavior coaching to patients in Inpatient/Residential and Partial Hospitalization programs. Depending on business needs and applicable labor laws, the coordinator may be required to work on-call shifts. The position is full-time, scheduled Monday through Friday, four shifts per week. MC II coordinators may lead more advanced groups. In some settings, coordinators collect weights, vitals, and urine samples. They may also implement individual behavior management plans and serve as the clinical lead for standalone programs during evenings and weekends.
Requirements
- For MC I: Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health or a related field.
- For MC I: At least 6 months of experience in behavioral health or a related field.
- For MC II: Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health or a related field.
- For MC II: At least 18 months of experience in behavioral health or a related field; this requirement may be waived with a relevant master’s degree.
Nice To Haves
- For MC II: Graduate degree in mental health or a related degree program.
- For MC II: Intern or associate license from the appropriate state licensing board.
- For MC II: At least 1 year of experience facilitating groups.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate curriculum-based groups.
- Provide meal monitoring and support.
- Document groups, meals, patient check-ins, and observations.
- Provide milieu support, including de-escalation and crisis management.
- Monitor bathrooms and outside breaks.
- Conduct self-harm and suicide assessments.
- Support the morning routine in Inpatient/Residential programs.
- Collect weights, vitals, and urine in some settings.
- Implement individual behavior management plans for some patients.
- Serve as clinical lead for standalone programs in the evenings and weekends.
- Lead more advanced groups as an MC II.
- Work on-call shifts when required by business needs and applicable labor laws.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
