Milieu Technician

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

**Responsibilities:**

• Monitor individual and milieu interactions; conduct safety rounds to ensure a safe environment and program attendance for all patients
• Confront and process inappropriate behavior; facilitate patient processing of immediate, in-the-moment thoughts and feelings
• Complete documentation in a timely manner consistent with all policies and procedures
• Monitor residents in the self-administration of prescribed medications and ensure medications are kept properly secured (Halfway House environment)
• Plan and facilitate therapeutic interactions, small group activities, and recreational programs
• Maintain supplies and equipment necessary to conduct group activities and assist in maintaining the therapeutic environment
• Communicate daily with clinical staff regarding relevant issues and participate in team meetings as required
• Maintain professional boundaries in relation to staff/patient interactions
• Evaluate and document effectiveness of intervention strategies
• Encourage patients to participate in 12 Step programs and philosophies
• Maintain a safe, clean environment and comply with regulatory agencies
• Communicate with respect and understanding of cultural, gender, and lifestyle differences
• Demonstrate safe work practices, follow safety rules, and participate in organizational safety programs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of two years of personal recovery experience preferred.
• Some experience in the MH or SUD space preferred.

CERTIFICATION/LICENCES REQUIRED

• Drivers License obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. with no DUI's or OWI's in the past 5 years
• Must be certified or obtain CPI certification within 120 days of employment and maintain current certification thereafter required.
• Basic Life Support Provider certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) to be acquired within 120 days of hire/transfer date required.