Milieu Specialist

Responsibilities

Universal Health Services:
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune and was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. It operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located across the United States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Southeast Behavioral Hospital:
Southeast Behavioral Hospital is excited to begin offering a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services to the people of Southeast Missouri. Our 102-provides a wide range of mental, emotional and behavioral health services for children, teens, adults and seniors experiencing mental health issues such as depression, anxiety and co-occurring substance use issues. Located on the banks of the Mississippi River, the Cape Girardeau region has long been an area of vibrant commerce and abundance, with significant roots in agriculture and trading posts which produced generations of people full of pride and a determination to put in a hard day’s work.

This regional economy enjoys many diverse industry sectors, each thriving and enjoying the fruits of their labor. The Cape Girardeau region has significant reach for its consumers and a labor force encompassing a 40-mile radius.

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POSITION SUMMARY
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The primary function of Milieu Specialist is to ensure patient safety through staff education and staff culture development. The Milieu Specialist assists the Nurse Manager and CNO with planning and oversight of the Mental Health Technician (MHT) patient care role and the overall goal of facilitating the provision of continuous and safe patient care, observation, interaction and role modeling to patients.

Milieu Specialist is responsible for primary training, preceptorship and mentorship of the MHTs throughout the facility. Patients served include children (ages 8-12), adolescents (ages 13-17), adults (ages 18-65) and geriatric (ages 65+) if applicable. The Milieu Specialist works with the Director Clinical Services to develop MHT Group programming and implementation for all populations. The Milieu Specialist will be responsible for training and accountability of MHT group compliance (Fidelity Program).

QUALIFICATIONS
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• Education: High School Degree or equivalent required;
  Associate’s Degree in a related field preferred.
• Experience: Two (2) years of related security experience required, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and an understanding of mental illness and hospital setting highly preferred.
• Licensure: Must maintain a valid driver’s license in the applicable state.
• Additional Requirements: Successful completion of Handle with Care, Verbal De-escalation, Service Excellence Training and CPR certification required upon hire. HWC and CPR Trainer preferred. Ability to work occasional extended/flexible hours as requested.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries!
• Tuition Assistance (If offered)
• STAR LRP Designated Facility
• Hours (10:30 AM-11 PM) with Rotating Weekends

EEO Statement

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