Milieu Manager – Mental Health Facility (On-Site)

Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program in Orange, CA is seeking a Milieu Manager to ensure smooth facility operations, supply management, and effective communication with the home office. You will supervise Mental Health Technicians and collaborate with the Program Director on issues and duties.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2 years in mental health settings, with responsibilities spanning intake, group oversight, chart management, and on-call coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; B.A. from a four-year college or university.
• Two years of experience in mental health, counseling, or milieu setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the facility is fully stocked and supplies are ordered in advance; manage related expenses to curb overspending.
• Oversee upkeep and maintenance of the facility and facility vehicle; schedule maintenance with Program Director or Home Office approval.
• Perform safety drills and weekly checklists to ensure medication administration guidelines and licensing standards are met.
• Oversee Education Liaison/Case Manager to ensure compliance with educational or vocational requirements.
• Oversee patient intake and discharge processes; manage related paperwork and consent forms; coordinate with Home Office.
• Participate in treatment team meetings weekly; maintain notes and treatment team overview for staff review.
• Lead groups as needed and support Mental Health Technicians with group sessions.
• Manage patient charts, ensuring new charts are opened, audited, and closed timely; be available for on-call shifts.
• Attend bi-monthly staff trainings and model professional behavior; engage with patients during meals when possible.
• Familiarize with Philosophy, Mission, goals, and policies of Discovery Behavioral Health Treatment Programs; maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Leadership

Facility management

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university

Job description

Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program in Orange, CA is seeking a Milieu Manager to ensure smooth facility operations, supply management, and effective communication with the home office. You will supervise Mental Health Technicians and collaborate with the Program Director on issues and duties.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2 years in mental health settings, with responsibilities spanning intake, group oversight, chart management, and on-call coverage.