Milieu Manager

Discovery Behavioral Health•Orange, CA

1d•$75,000 - $83,000•Onsite

About The Position

Discovery Mood and Anxiety Program is part of Discovery Behavioral Health’s Mental Health Disorder Division, which provides evidence-based and inclusive treatment for people experiencing mental health disorders. The Milieu Manager oversees facility operations, supply ordering and expenses, facility and vehicle upkeep, and Mental Health Technicians. The role consults with the Program Director and home office about operational needs and works closely with the Program Director to address issues. The Milieu Manager oversees patient intake and discharge processes, chart management, treatment-team documentation, group activities, and compliance with educational or vocational requirements. The position also supports safety, medication-administration, licensing, and Joint Commission requirements; participates in staff training and treatment-team meetings; and serves as a positive, professional role model to staff and patients. The role is onsite in Orange, California, and requires availability for on-call shifts. Some travel to other facilities for training may be required.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, or two years of experience working in mental health, counseling, or a milieu setting; the listed experience is preferred.
Demonstrate tact, initiative, resourcefulness, a professional manner, enthusiasm, and a nonjudgmental attitude.
Availability to take on-call shifts.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience working within mental health, counseling, or a milieu setting.

Responsibilities

Ensure the facility is stocked, order supplies in advance, manage related expenses, and provide weekly feedback to the home office about facility issues.
Oversee facility and facility-vehicle upkeep and maintenance; arrange maintenance after obtaining approval from the Program Director and/or home office.
Perform or assign safety drills and complete weekly checklists to ensure medication-administration guidelines are met and the facility complies with licensing standards and Joint Commission requirements.
Oversee the Education Liaison/Case Manager to ensure compliance with educational or vocational requirements.
Oversee patient intake, complete related paperwork, review and obtain signatures on admission consents, send required information to the home office, and assign duties to Mental Health Technicians as needed.
Oversee patient discharge and assign duties to counseling staff as needed.
Participate in weekly treatment-team meetings, take notes, prepare treatment-team overview notes for staff review, and record attendance.
Run groups when necessary and oversee groups led by Mental Health Technicians, providing assistance as needed.
Manage patient charts, ensuring charts are opened when needed, audited, and closed promptly.
Be available to take on-call shifts.
Participate in and/or lead bi-monthly staff trainings under the Program Director’s direction.
Attend meals in the milieu when possible to model positive behaviors for patients.
Serve as a positive role model to staff, patients, employees, and guests through a positive, caring, and professional attitude.
Familiarize oneself with the treatment program’s philosophy, mission, goals, and objectives; comply with Discovery policies and procedures; and attend designated meetings.
Maintain the confidential nature of patient- and program-related activities.
Travel to other facilities for training from time to time if required.
Perform requested tasks and accept responsibilities assigned by the Program Director and home office.