Milieu Specialist - Nights

About the Role

We are excited to announce an opening for Milieu Specialist at Hendricks Behavioral Hospital (HBH). The Milieu Specialist works under the direct supervision of the CNO and Nurse Manager in conjunction with the Milieu Manager to address the physical, social, emotional, and behavioral needs of psychiatric and/or chemically dependent patients. This role promotes a therapeutic environment, participates in the total program according to the hospital's philosophy, goals, and functions, and ensures compliance with standards of practice, department and hospital policies, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and therapeutic milieu.
• Support program structure, admissions, and discharges.
• Perform crisis intervention and facilitate daily activities.
• Accept responsibility for actions, decisions, and outcomes.
• Demonstrate punctuality, dependability, and effective time management.
• Communicate clearly, respectfully, and effectively with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Practice active listening and provide constructive feedback.
• Resolve conflicts among peer staff by meeting with nursing leadership and program managers as necessary.
• Formulate shift responsibilities with the Charge Nurse and facilitate MHT groups.
• Precept new MHTs, MHT IIs, and continue training for current MHTs and MHT IIs.
• Attend all staffing and preceptor meetings.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or equivalent preferred.
• Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy, psychology, human services, or appropriate therapeutic discipline preferred.
• 3+ years of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and understanding of mental illness, preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k) + matching
• Health insurance
• 100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x annual salary
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 100% company-paid long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Cafeteria on site
• Employee engagement events
• Employee assistance program
• Employee recognition program
• Free parking

Pay

The compensation for this full-time role is $24.00 to $29.00 per hour. Consideration will be provided to experience and skill level.

About HBH

Hendricks Behavioral Hospital (HBH) is a premier healthcare provider in Plainfield, IN, setting the gold standard for excellence in mental health and addiction treatment support. We offer a full continuum of care, including inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services and specialized, evidence-based programs for all patients, regardless of their ability to pay. At HBH, the community is an integral part of our team, fostering collaboration to build an efficient, comprehensive, and seamless continuum of care. We take pride in offering dynamic, challenging, and highly rewarding positions, where you can work closely with a team of experts to provide personalized services that guide patients toward achieving their treatment goals.

To learn more, visit our website: https://www.hendricksbehavioralhospital.com/

Disclaimer: Select benefits are available to full-time positions only. Benefits are subject to change at the discretion of Hendricks Behavioral Hospital (HBH).