Milieu Specialist - Child Unit

Uhs • Louisville, KY

21d

About The Position

Milieu Specialist - Full Time Occasional weekend days required. The Brook - KMI is a 98-bed hospital offering a full continuum of inpatient, extended care, residential, partial hospitalization and outpatient services for adolescents, adults and seniors. Our specialized treatment services are provided by a multidisciplinary team of highly trained psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, addiction counselors, nurses, pastoral counselors and activity therapists. The Brook Hospitals prides itself upon the fact that our patients are referred directly to us by local professionals and organizations: physicians, psychologists, social workers, employee assistance professionals, community mental health centers, hospitals, schools, courts, social service agencies and managed care organizations. These direct referrals and our high patient and family satisfaction rates are a reflection of our effectiveness in treating mental illness and addictions. Job Duties include: Consistently utilizes universal precautions and environmental safety guidelines to maintain an environment conducive to safety and that promotes health and reinforces the safety and dignity of the patient as well as the safety of all staff, and visitors. Promotes therapeutic environment for patients by following program schedule, rules, and guidelines with minimal supervision Actively utilizes and role models verbal de-escalation techniques to support facility goal of elimination of restraint/seclusion and only employs Non Violent physical intervention techniques are utilized on patients exhibiting violent/ inappropriate behaviors as a last resort. Actively participates in all Code Debriefs, serving as a subject matter expert and follows up with MHTs requiring additional support/training. Floats to all units as needed but may primarily support Adolescent Services. What We Offer You: Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Sign On Bonus Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Retention Bonus Program, and Referral Bonus Program, where applicable. Challenging and rewarding work environment with the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others. Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries Free parking on premises Free meal with each shift About Universal Health Services: One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network, and various related services located all over the USA, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, Associates Degree preferred.
• Crisis intervention and Verbal De-Escalation training is required and is offered upon hire.
• BLS is required and offered upon hire.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a Pyschiatric Inpatient setting providing training, or any combination of education, training, or experience in an inpatient hospital.

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree

Responsibilities

• Consistently utilizes universal precautions and environmental safety guidelines to maintain an environment conducive to safety and that promotes health and reinforces the safety and dignity of the patient as well as the safety of all staff, and visitors.
• Promotes therapeutic environment for patients by following program schedule, rules, and guidelines with minimal supervision
• Actively utilizes and role models verbal de-escalation techniques to support facility goal of elimination of restraint/seclusion and only employs Non Violent physical intervention techniques are utilized on patients exhibiting violent/ inappropriate behaviors as a last resort.
• Actively participates in all Code Debriefs, serving as a subject matter expert and follows up with MHTs requiring additional support/training.
• Floats to all units as needed but may primarily support Adolescent Services.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Sign On Bonus Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Retention Bonus Program, and Referral Bonus Program, where applicable.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment with the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
• Free parking on premises
• Free meal with each shift

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED