Milieu Coordinator

Erc8585757Pathlight53T353; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous Paid Time Off

Parental Leave benefits

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Erc8585757Pathlight53T353 in Plano, Texas seeks a full-time Milieu Coordinator to facilitate therapeutic groups and provide essential support to patients. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous Paid Time Off, and tuition reimbursement.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health, with at least 6 months of relevant experience for MC I and 18 months for MC II. The role emphasizes teamwork and mental health as a vital part of workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of experience in behavioral health (MC I) or 18 months experience (MC II).
• Intern or associate license preferred for MC II.
• Graduate degree in mental health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate therapeutic groups based on core curriculum.
• Monitor and support meals.
• Provide de-escalation and crisis management support.

Skills

Behavioral health experience

De-escalation techniques

Crisis management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health or related field

Job description

What you’ll be doing:

Schedule: Full Time – Three 12‑hour shifts per week, including alternating weekends.

The Milieu Coordinator (MC I, MC II) facilitates therapeutic groups based on core curriculum. Provides meal monitoring and meal support. Offers milieu support, de‑escalation and behavior coaching to patients in Inpatient/Residential and Partial Hospitalization programs. The MC may be required to work on‑call shifts based on business needs, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local labor laws.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Facilitates curriculum‑based groups
• Provides meal monitoring and support
• Documentation of groups, meals and patient check‑ins and observations
• Provides support to Milieu including the following:
  • De‑escalation and crisis management
  • Bathroom monitoring
  • Monitoring outside breaks
  • Conducts self‑harm and suicide assessment
  • Support morning routine in IP/Res programs
  • Collect weights, vitals and urine in some settings
• Implements individual behavior management plans for some patients and serves as clinical lead for the program in standalone programs in evenings and weekends. Will lead more advanced groups (MC II)

Milieu Coordinator I (MC I) must haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health or related field (Required)
• Minimum 6 months of experience in behavioral health or related field (Required)

Milieu Coordinator II (MC II) must haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health or related field (Required)
• Minimum 18 months of experience in a behavioral health or related field (Required – waived with relevant master’s degree)
• Graduate degree in mental health or related degree program (Preferred)
• Intern or associate license from appropriate state licensing board (Preferred)
• 1+ year facilitating groups (Preferred)

What We Offer:

At ERC Pathlight, caring for people is our mission and that begins with caring for our own team. Your well‑being matters, and our benefit program is designed to support every part of your life.

We offer competitive compensation; comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous Paid Time Off; Parental Leave benefits; Retirement benefits; and tuition reimbursement to help you continue growing in your career.

We also recognize that mental health is part of every person’s experience. That’s why we strive to create a workplace where you feel supported, seen, and encouraged—personally, professionally, and at home.

When you thrive, you can do your best work. And your best work changes lives.