Milieu Specialist

Ridgeview Institute Monroe•Monroe, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ridgeview Institute Monroe is seeking a full-time Milieu Specialist to support patients across age groups, from adolescents to older adults, in a psychiatric hospital setting. The specialist is an integral member of the treatment team, providing continuous care, supervision, and positive role modeling to help maintain a therapeutic environment. The role works under the guidance of a House Supervisor and assists with directions from the Program Director of clinical care for the units. The position supports implementation of individual treatment plans and unit programming, promotes therapeutic engagement and evidence-based care, and helps maintain accurate, current program plans. It also supports staff communication and training, monitors adherence to applicable standards and licensing requirements, evaluates services against program goals, and collaborates with external reviewers. The expected compensation range is $21.00–$24.00 per hour.

Requirements

Preferred education is a graduate degree from an accredited school of psychology, social work, professional counseling, education, or medicine.
Licensure or licensure eligibility as a Clinical Psychologist, Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker, Professional Counselor, Nursing professional, or Psychiatrist; examples listed include MSW, LPC, LCSW, LCPC, Psy.D., Ed.D., MD, RN, LPN, or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Five years of full-time experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting or equivalent is preferred.
One year of supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with and implement directions provided by the Program Director of clinical care for the units.
Monitor and reinforce adherence to individual treatment plans developed by treatment teams.
Encourage staff to engage therapeutically and model the application of care and evidence-based practice.
Support the development and maintenance of current, accurate program plans and assist with formal yearly content reviews.
Coordinate program plans with Ridgeview Institute Monroe standards of care for the populations served, and support effective staff communication and training on program plans.
Ensure adherence to milieu treatment and unit programs, and maintain knowledge of applicable accrediting standards and licensing requirements.
Evaluate program services in relation to specified goals and standards and recommend modifications as appropriate.
Maintain current knowledge of standards of care, prevailing literature, and clinical trends for the populations served.
Work collaboratively and professionally with external monitors and evaluators.
Maintain a favorable attitude toward program review and evaluation and remain open to suggestions for improving service delivery.