MILIEU SPECIALIST

UHS • Cape Girardeau, MO

100d

About The Position

The Primary function of Milieu Specialist is to ensure patient safety through staff education and staff culture development. The Milieu Specialist assists Nurse Manager and CNO with planning and oversight of the Mental Health Technician (MHT) patient care role and overall goal of facilitating the provision of continuous and safe patient care, observation, interaction and role modeling to patient. Milieu Specialist is responsible for primary training, preceptorship and mentorship of the MHTs throughout the facility. Patients served include, children (ages 8-12); adolescents (ages 13-17), adults (ages 18-65) and geriatric (ages 65+) if applicable. Milieu Specialist will work with the Director Clinical Services to develop MHT Group programming and implementation for all populations. Milieu Specialist will be responsible for training and accountability of MHT group compliance (Fidelity Program).

Requirements

• High School Degree or equivalent required; Associates Degree in a relatable field preferred.
• Two (2) years of related security experience required.
• Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness and hospital setting, highly preferred.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license in the applicable state.
• Successful completion of Handle with Care, Verbal De-escalation, Service Excellence Training and CPR certification required upon hire.
• Ability to work occasional extended/flexible hours as requested.

Nice To Haves

• HWC and CPR Trainer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient safety through staff education and culture development.
• Assist Nurse Manager and CNO with planning and oversight of the Mental Health Technician (MHT) patient care role.
• Facilitate the provision of continuous and safe patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling.
• Provide primary training, preceptorship, and mentorship of the MHTs throughout the facility.
• Develop MHT Group programming and implementation for all populations.
• Ensure training and accountability of MHT group compliance (Fidelity Program).

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Tuition Assistance (If offered)
• STAR LRP Designated Facility
• Hours (10:30 AM-11 PM) with Rotating Weekends

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees