Milieu Supervisor - Day Shift

Behavioral Health System, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan

401k plan with company match

Generous Paid Time Off

Growth and development opportunities

Job summary

Behavioral Health System, Inc. is looking for a Milieu Supervisor to oversee patient safety and direct care. This role involves coordinating with nursing staff and providing crisis intervention to promote a safe environment. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or a related field and possess 3-5 years of experience in a healthcare setting.

The position offers competitive compensation, great benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within the organization.

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years of experience in a hospital or healthcare setting.
• Must possess knowledge of limit setting and behavior management.
• CPR training is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and ensure safety of patients by Mental Health Technicians.
• Provide crisis intervention and promote individual/family education.
• Work with Nursing staff to carry out Special Behavioral Treatment Plans.

Skills

Knowledge of psychiatric group processes

Crisis management with aggressive behaviors

Therapeutic relationships processes

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Special Education, Psychology, or related field

Job description

Lakeside Behavioral Health System provides an excellent opportunity for those seeking to be part of a team-oriented and compassionate organization. Our staff tell us that our team is their number one reason for working at Lakeside and we offer competitive compensation, excellent comprehensive benefits, opportunities for advancement, tuition assistance, and paid time off.

Since 1969, Lakeside has been the premier provider of specialized behavioral health and addictive disease services in the Memphis and Mid‑South region. The 365‑bed facility is one of the largest free‑standing psychiatric hospitals in the United States. We are located on a serene 37‑acre campus in northeast Shelby County, serving as the setting for the treatment for children, adolescents, young adults, adults and seniors. Lakeside’s comprehensive programs treat disorders such as bipolar disorder, psychological trauma, depression and anxiety, mental illness and addictive disease disorders such as alcoholism, drug addiction and substance abuse.

Job Description

The Milieu Supervisor is responsible for the supervision and safety of patients by Mental Health Technicians or Certified Nursing Assistants on designated units. The Milieu Supervisor creates a safe environment for patients, provides crisis intervention, and promotes involvement in individual/family education groups. The Milieu Supervisor provides direct patient care under the supervision of the registered nurse. The Milieu Supervisor will work with all Nursing staff to ensure Special Behavioral Treatment Plans are carried out as written by the treatment team. Additionally, the Milieu Supervisor will take proactive steps to prevent crises on the units when warning signs become evident and provide a coach‑to‑team approach of problem‑solving on the units. The Milieu Supervisor will be responsible for recognizing team members who need additional training with therapeutic techniques/skills and provide oversight to help improve such skills.

This opportunity provides the following:

• UHS is a challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan for full‑time and part‑time positions
• 401k plan with company match for full‑time and part‑time positions
• Generous Paid Time Off

Qualifications

Job Requirements

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Special Education, Psychology, or related field preferred.

Experience: Must have 3 – 5 years of experience in hospital or healthcare setting required.

Knowledge: Must possess knowledge of psychiatric group processes, therapeutic relationships processes, age specific growth and development, limit setting and behavior management, crisis management with aggressive behaviors, and CPR training.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotions and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.