Milieu Specialist - Evenings
About The Position
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
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
Benefits
- 401(k) + matching
- Health insurance
- 100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 100% company-paid long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid Holidays
- Cafeteria on site
- Employee engagement events
- Employee assistance program
- Employee recognition program
- Free parking
- Career & training development opportunities
- Dynamic and inclusive work environment
- Engaged management team dedicated to your success
- A guiding mission and set of values that serve as both our northstar and yours, anchoring our collective purpose and aspirations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
