Milieu Supervisor - Day Shift (East)

Lakeside Behavioral Health System provides an excellent opportunity for those seeking to be part of a team-oriented and compassionate organization. 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, located on a serene 37-acre campus in northeast Shelby County. We serve children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors, treating disorders such as bipolar disorder, psychological trauma, depression, anxiety, mental illness, and addictive disease disorders including alcoholism, drug addiction, and substance abuse.

About the Role

The Milieu Supervisor is responsible for the supervision and safety of patients by Mental Health Technicians or Certified Nursing Assistants on designated units. This role 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 and works with all Nursing staff to ensure Special Behavioral Treatment Plans are carried out as written by the treatment team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and ensure the safety of patients on designated units.
• Provide crisis intervention and promote involvement in individual/family education groups.
• Deliver direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Ensure Special Behavioral Treatment Plans are implemented as written by the treatment team.
• Take proactive steps to prevent crises on the units when warning signs become evident.
• Adopt a coach-to-team approach for problem-solving on the units.
• Identify team members needing additional training in therapeutic techniques/skills and provide oversight to improve such skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Special Education, Psychology, or a related field (preferred).
• 3–5 years of experience in a hospital or healthcare setting (required).
• Knowledge of psychiatric group processes, therapeutic relationships, age-specific growth and development, limit setting, behavior management, crisis management with aggressive behaviors, and CPR training.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans for full-time and part-time positions.
• 401k plan with company match for full-time and part-time positions.
• Generous paid time off.
• Opportunities for growth and development within UHS and its subsidiaries.
• Tuition assistance.