Milieu Coordinator - Part Time

Eating Recovery Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

ERC Pathlight is seeking a Milieu Coordinator I/II to facilitate therapeutic groups, monitor meals, and provide milieu support in Inpatient/Residential and Partial Hospitalization programs. The role may include on-call shifts as needed, with duties aligned to core behavioral health protocols.

The MC I/II acts as a clinical lead during evenings/weekends, supports de-escalation and crisis management, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and engagement in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral health or related field is required.
• Minimum 6 months of experience in behavioral health or related field is required.
• Intern or associate license preferred; relevant state licensing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate therapeutic groups based on core curriculum.

Skills

Behavioral health

Group facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral health or related field

Intern or associate license (preferred)

Job description

At ERC Pathlight, we're on a mission to change lives - and we're looking for people who feel called to do the same.

As one of the nation's leading treatment providers for eating disorders and mood, anxiety, and trauma-related conditions, we bring innovative, evidence-based, and deeply compassionate care to patients across the country. With multiple locations nationwide and extensive virtual programming, we meet patients exactly where they are and help them move toward lasting recovery.

Founded in 2008 by renowned psychiatrists and psychologists, ERC Pathlight now supports more than 6,000 patients each year. And as the need for world-class mental health care continues to rise, our commitment is stronger than ever: to expand access, elevate the standard of care, and empower every patient to rebuild their life with dignity and hope.

Why Join Us

When you join ERC Pathlight, you become part of a team that shows up every day to make a real difference. You'll work alongside passionate clinicians, dedicated support staff, and mission-driven leaders who believe in collaboration, growth, and doing the right thing - always.

Here, your work matters. Your ideas matter. You matter.

If you're energized by purpose, motivated by impact, and ready to help transform the future of mental health treatment, you belong here.

Come build hope. Come save lives. Come grow with us.

What you'll be doing:

Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM and ability to work holidays

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:

• 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)
• 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 missionand that begins with caring for our own team. Your well-being matters, and our benefitprogramis designedto support every part of your life.

We offer competitive compensation; comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous Paid Time Off; Parental Leavebenefits; 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’swhy 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.

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