Milieu Specialist
About The Position
The Milieu Specialist is an integral member of Ridgeview Institute Monroe’s treatment team, providing continuous care, supervision, and positive role modeling to patients ranging from adolescents to geriatric adults. Working under the guidance of a House Supervisor, the specialist helps create a therapeutic environment that supports patients’ well-being and treatment. The role assists with implementing clinical-care directions and supports staff in delivering care consistent with evidence-based practices. It also helps maintain accurate program plans, coordinate those plans with the organization’s standards of care, and support staff communication and training. The specialist monitors program adherence and quality, stays current on applicable standards and clinical trends, and collaborates with external monitors and evaluators. This is a full-time position at Ridgeview Institute Monroe in Monroe, Georgia. The stated compensation range is $21.00–$24.00 per hour.
Requirements
- Graduate degree from an accredited school of psychology, social work, professional counseling, education, or medicine is preferred.
- Licensure or eligibility for licensure in a relevant field is preferred; examples listed include Clinical Psychologist, Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker, Professional Counselor, Nursing, or Psychiatrist (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 annual content reviews.
- Coordinate program plans with Ridgeview Institute Monroe standards of care and support effective staff communication and training on those plans.
- Ensure adherence to milieu treatment and unit programming, and maintain knowledge of applicable accrediting standards and licensing requirements.
- Evaluate program services against specified goals and standards and recommend modifications as appropriate.
- Maintain current knowledge of standards of care for the populations served and awareness of relevant literature and clinical trends.
- Work collaboratively and professionally with external monitors and evaluators.
- Maintain a constructive attitude toward program review and evaluation and remain open to suggestions for improving service delivery.
Benefits
- 401(k) with matching
- Health insurance
- Company-paid life insurance coverage up to twice annual salary
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Employee engagement events
- Employee assistance program
- Employee recognition program
- Free parking
- Career and training development opportunities
- Dynamic and inclusive work environment
- Engaged management team
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
