Milieu Specialist - Evening Shift 3p-11p

Hendricks Behavioral Hospital•Plainfield, IN

42d•$22 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A MILIEU SPECIALIST! Your Work Matters How will you make a difference? We are excited to announce an opening for Milieu Specialist at Hendricks Behavioral Hospital (HBH). The Milieu Specialist works under the direct supervision of the CNO and Nurse Manager in conjunction with the Milieu Manger for the physical, social, emotional, and behavioral needs of the psychiatric and/or chemically dependent patient. Promotes a therapeutic environment and participates in the total program according to the philosophy, goals and function of the hospital. Maintains treatment activities of the department in compliance with standards of practice, department and hospital policies and procedures, and regulatory standards. The Milieu Specialist primary responsibilities include the provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu, program structure, support with admission and discharges, crisis intervention and daily activities. Accepts responsibility for actions, decisions, and outcomes. Demonstrates punctuality, dependability, and effective time management. Communicates clearly, respectfully, and effectively with patients, families, and colleagues. Practices active listening and constructive feedback. Resolve conflict among peer staff by meeting with nursing leadership and program managers as necessary. Formulate shift responsibilities with the Charge Nurse and facilitate MHT groups. Precept new MHTs, MHT II and continue to train current MHT’s and MHT II’s. Attend all staffing and preceptor meetings Your Experience Matters What we’re looking for: Education: High School Degree or equivalent preferred Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy, psychology, human services, or appropriate therapeutic discipline preferred.

Requirements

High School Degree or equivalent preferred
3+ years of related experience, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.

Nice To Haves

Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy, psychology, human services, or appropriate therapeutic discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu
program structure
support with admission and discharges
crisis intervention
daily activities
Accepts responsibility for actions, decisions, and outcomes.
Demonstrates punctuality, dependability, and effective time management.
Communicates clearly, respectfully, and effectively with patients, families, and colleagues.
Practices active listening and constructive feedback.
Resolve conflict among peer staff by meeting with nursing leadership and program managers as necessary.
Formulate shift responsibilities with the Charge Nurse and facilitate MHT groups.
Precept new MHTs, MHT II and continue to train current MHT’s and MHT II’s.
Attend all staffing and preceptor meetings