Inpatient Behavioral Milieu Specialist

WellSpan Health; York (York County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Education assistance

DailyPay

Expanded Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

WellSpan Health operates inpatient psychiatric units and seeks a dedicated behavioral health technician to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, staff and visitors. The role includes 7am-7pm shifts, 72 hours every two weeks, and rotating weekends.

Responsibilities cover emergency response, crisis management, de-escalation, and collaboration with the treatment team. Requires BLS on hire and milieu management training within 60 days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Less than 1 year relevant experience.
• Experience in behavioral, mental health, or social sciences preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire.
• Milieu management/de-escalation training within 60 days required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Responds to emergencies and safety hazards, assists authorities, and maintains unit safety.
• Manages behavioral crises including 1:1 observation, redirection, and team interventions.
• Monitors conduct of patients and visitors; reports issues to RN in charge.
• Participates in room and safety checks; reports hazards or violations.
• Supports behavioral management plans in cooperation with the treatment team.
• Assists with securing patient valuables and maintaining logs.
• Uses PPE as needed and provides leadership to the unit under RN supervision.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

WellSpan Health operates inpatient psychiatric units and seeks a dedicated behavioral health technician to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, staff and visitors. The role includes 7am-7pm shifts, 72 hours every two weeks, and rotating weekends.

Responsibilities cover emergency response, crisis management, de-escalation, and collaboration with the treatment team. Requires BLS on hire and milieu management training within 60 days.