Behavioral Health Milieu Lead

Acadia Healthcare; Center Point (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a supervisor to coordinate and oversee milieu staff during shifts, ensuring direct patient care and programming within a behavioral health setting.

The role requires supervision of staffing, documentation, admissions/discharges, and regulatory compliance, with emphasis on patient-centered planning and staff training. Equal employment opportunities are provided regardless of protected characteristics.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with four or more years’ experience in a behavioral health environment is required; OR an Associate's degree with two or more years’ experience in a behavioral health environment.
• Two or more years’ experience with the population of the facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor shift change activities to assign staff, review staffing for the units and adjusts as necessary.
• Facilitate and monitor patient care and programming.
• Review medical records for timely documentation as required.
• Facilitate the individual admission and discharge processes, as well as patient transfers.
• Review and monitor required paperwork for completion and timeliness requirements.
• Facilitate person-centered planning process with individuals to assess and develop plans based on their needs.
• Train and mentor direct care staff during the shift as necessary, or as assigned by the Milieu Manager.
• Audit individual records to ensure regulatory requirements are met. Report issues to supervisor as necessary regarding compliance.
• Respond to individual, family and guardians regarding concerns.
• Report pertinent information to the Milieu Manager in a timely manner.
• Perform direct care duties as required.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with four or more years’ experience in a behavioral health environment

Associates Degree in a human service field with two or more years’ experience in a behavioral health environment

Two or more years’ experience with the population of the facility preferred

Job description

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a supervisor to coordinate and oversee milieu staff during shifts, ensuring direct patient care and programming within a behavioral health setting.

The role requires supervision of staffing, documentation, admissions/discharges, and regulatory compliance, with emphasis on patient-centered planning and staff training. Equal employment opportunities are provided regardless of protected characteristics.