Milieu Specialist: Integrated Medicine On-Site

MU Health Care; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement options

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

MU Health Care is seeking a Milieu Specialist to join the Integrated Medicine unit, a 24-bed environment focused on medical and behavioral needs. You will provide individual support, promote a calm milieu, and work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure compassionate, high-quality patient care.

The role supports a 4/5:1 RN ratio on an on-site unit, with opportunities to contribute to discharge planning and therapeutic activities in a dynamic hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, behavioral therapies (counseling, psychology, therapeutic recreation, occupational therapy) or related area, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Promote a calm milieu by providing individual support and monitoring to patients as indicated/assigned.
• Function as a role model to help patients relate to others and develop social skills.
• Collaborate with staff and treatment team, communicating warmly and empathetically.

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, behavioral therapies (counseling, psychology, therapeutic recreation, occupational therapy), or a related area, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.

Job description

MU Health Care is seeking a Milieu Specialist to join the Integrated Medicine unit, a 24-bed environment focused on medical and behavioral needs. You will provide individual support, promote a calm milieu, and work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure compassionate, high-quality patient care.

The role supports a 4/5:1 RN ratio on an on-site unit, with opportunities to contribute to discharge planning and therapeutic activities in a dynamic hospital setting.