Milieu Coordinator - Recovery
Summit BHC · Bel Aire Recovery Center
Milieu Coordinator - Recovery | Bel Aire Recovery Center | Bel Aire, KansasAbout the Job:
PURPOSE STATEMENT:The Milieu Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and supervision of the milieu staff for all elements of direct client care during work shift. Ensures the wellbeing of clients and provides a positive, supportive and structured environment, under the direction of charge nurse or supervisor.
Roles and Responsibilities:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Monitors shift change activities to assign staff, review staffing for the units and adjusts as necessary.
- Facilitates and monitors client care and programming.
- Assists the Charge Nurse with assignments for BHAs, group coverage, charting, breaks, environmental and safety rounds and codes.
- Ensures the wellbeing of clients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment, under direction of charge nurse or supervisor.
- Applies de-escalation techniques to help manage client’s emotions, behavior and participation in treatment.
- Facilitates the individual admission and discharge processes, as well as client transfers.
- Facilitates person-centered planning process with individuals to assess and develop plans based on their needs.
- Ensures proper, accurate and timely documentation of client information and progress.
- Trains and mentors direct care staff during the shift as necessary, or as assigned by supervisor.
- Audits individual records to ensure regulatory requirements are met. Reports issues to supervisor as necessary regarding compliance.
- Responds to individual, family and guardians regarding concerns.
- Reports pertinent information to the supervisor in a timely manner.
- Assists with clients and covers unit as necessary to maintain ratio.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or equivalent with four or more years’ experience in a behavioral health environment required; OR Associates Degree in a human service field with two or more years’ experience in a behavioral health environment required.
- Two or more years’ experience with the population of the facility preferred.
- Understands common psychiatric disorders and/or dual diagnosis and various treatment modalities of the population served.
- Exceptional knowledge of and skills in verbal de-escalation and crisis intervention.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
- CPR certification and de-escalation training required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
- First aid may be required based on state or facility.
WORK LOCATION:
This position is onsite and is not a remote position.
SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:
This position is an Individual Contributor.
Why Bel Aire Recovery Center?Bel Aire Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Bel Aire Recovery Center is an EOE.Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.