MILIEU SPECIALIST

Milieu Specialist

Universal Health Services is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom.

Southeast Behavioral Hospital is excited to offer a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services to the people of Southeast Missouri. Our 102-bed facility provides a wide range of mental, emotional and behavioral health services for children, teens, adults and seniors experiencing mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety and co-occurring substance use issues.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The primary function of Milieu Specialist is to ensure patient safety through staff education and staff culture development. The Milieu Specialist assists Nurse Manager and CNO with planning and oversight of the Mental Health Technician (MHT) patient care role and overall goal of facilitating the provision of continuous and safe patient care, observation, interaction and role modeling to patient. Milieu Specialist is responsible for primary training, preceptorship and mentorship of the MHTs throughout the facility. Milieu Specialist will work with the Director Clinical Services to develop MHT Group programming and implementation for all populations. Milieu Specialist will be responsible for training and accountability of MHT group compliance (Fidelity Program).

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High School Degree or equivalent required; Associates Degree in a relateable field preferred.

Experience: Two (2) years of related security experience required, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness and hospital setting, highly preferred.

Licensure: Must maintain a valid driver's license in the applicable state.

Additional Requirements: Successful completion of Handle with Care, Verbal De-escalation, Service Excellence Training and CPR certification required upon hire. HWC and CPR Trainer preferred. Ability to work occasional extended/flexible hours as requested.

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS:

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Tuition Assistance

More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:

Hours: 10:30 AM - 11 PM with Rotating Weekends

EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.