Milieu Coordinator

Acadia Healthcare; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a Milieu Supervisor to coordinate and supervise patient milieu staff for direct care during a 6a-2:30p shift. The role emphasizes safe, person-centered care and regulatory compliance in a behavioral health setting.

Requirements include a high school diploma with 4+ years’ behavioral health experience or an associate degree with 2+ years’ experience, plus CPR, de-escalation, restraint, and First Aid certifications. Prior facility population experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 4+ years’ behavioral health exp.
• OR Associate degree with 2+ years’ behavioral health exp.
• Experience with the facility's population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise patient milieu staff during work shift.
• Monitor shift change activities and adjust staffing as needed.
• Facilitate patient care, programming and admissions/discharges.
• Review records for timely documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Train direct care staff and mentor during the shift.
• Ensure patient safety and handle complaints professionally.
• Communicate with Milieu Manager and other stakeholders.

Skills

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Restraint certification

First aid knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree in Human Services

Job description

Purpose Statement Responsible for the coordination and supervision of patient milieu staff for all elements of direct patient care during work shift. This position is 6a-2:30p. Purpose Statement Responsible for the coordination and supervision of patient milieu staff for all elements of direct patient care during work shift. Essential Functions

• 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.

Other Functions

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

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.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

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