Milieu Manager

UHS•Huntington, WV

About The Position

LOVE WHAT YOU DO! It takes passion and dedication to meet the behavioral health needs of our community. River Park Hospital, a 165-bed facility and a leader in behavioral health care, located in Huntington, WV. River Park Hospital is seeking a dynamic and talented Full Time Milieu Manager . You have an exciting opportunity to join River Park Hospital today and be a part of an extraordinary team, committed to making a difference in the lives of those in need. Bring your compassion, expertise, and enthusiasm for others and apply today. The Milieu Coordinator provides oversight of the therapeutic milieu in areas of the hospital. The oversight/management of the milieu includes ensuring program schedules are followed, providing role modeling specific to managing patients with a variety of psychiatric diagnoses requiring a variety of levels of care (acute, subacute, and residential), as well as mentoring direct care staff in guiding patients towards attaining treatment goals. The Milieu Manager is a liaison to department clinical directors and administration to ensure coordinated and efficient operations of services. The Milieu Manager will be responsible for immediately responding to all codes and function as a co-lead with the hospital shift nursing supervisor with de-escalating situations. The Milieu Manager will assist with both formal and informal training of MHTs

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 1 1/2 years working with River Park Hospital or 5 or more years in a mental health field.
Knowledge of general and psychiatric principles of care
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to handle multiple projects and assignments
Ability to make independent decisions and follow instructions
Ability to direct and effectively motivate staff
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards
Knowledge of age specific growth and development
Knowledge of crisis and behavioral management techniques
Ability to utilize technology for communication and documentation

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Offers direction to MHT level staff, including providing input for evaluation and performance management.
Completes assigned documentation/paperwork.
Provides crisis intervention as necessary in accordance with the therapeutic crisis management program utilized in the facility.
New orientation and on-going training of staff as required.
Assists in implementing programming and positive interactions among patients and staff.
Provides guidance, modeling and coaching to MHT level staff to follow program activity schedules as well as safety and security procedures throughout the facility.
Serves as a role model of staff and patients.
Makes facility rounds and remains visual to all units/programs.