Behavioral Health Program Coordinator - Milieu Lead

University Medical Center; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center in Louisville seeks a Behavioral Health Program Coordinator to plan and direct structured therapeutic activities for patients on a designated unit. You will provide leadership to the team, coordinate with physicians and families, and ensure a safe, therapeutic environment across shifts.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in counseling psychology or related field (Master’s preferred) and BLS certification, with experience in crisis intervention and patient advocacy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in counseling psychology or related health field is required.
• Master’s degree is preferred; significant clinical experience may substitute for education as allowed by policy.
• Active Driver's license authorization may be required by department operations.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; crisis intervention training required.

Responsibilities

• Monitors the therapeutic milieu and initiates structured interventions to engage patients.
• Provides leadership to unit staff in collaboration with nursing leadership for programming.
• Maintains a safe, therapeutic environment and uses de-escalation techniques as needed.
• Develops and implements therapeutic milieu activities and interventions.
• Coordinates with patients, families, physicians and other health disciplines regarding interventions.

Skills

Therapeutic communication

Crisis de-escalation

Team leadership

Patient advocacy

Collaboration with health team

Education

Bachelor's degree in counseling psychology/psychology/related health field

Master's degree in counseling psychology or related field (preferred)

Job description

University Medical Center in Louisville seeks a Behavioral Health Program Coordinator to plan and direct structured therapeutic activities for patients on a designated unit. You will provide leadership to the team, coordinate with physicians and families, and ensure a safe, therapeutic environment across shifts.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in counseling psychology or related field (Master’s preferred) and BLS certification, with experience in crisis intervention and patient advocacy.