Manager Milieu

Overview

 

Join our team as a Milieu Manager at Erlanger Behavioral Health! Located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, our 94-bed treatment center offers superior psychiatric and addiction services to individuals of all ages.

 

Specializing in exceptional mental health care for various age groups, we cater to adolescent patients aged 12+ and older adults. If you're passionate about leadership, making a difference in the lives of those in need through compassionate therapeutic practices and thrive in a supportive team environment that fosters learning and growth, this position is perfect for you! Apply now!

 

 

Responsibilities

· Manage day-to-day operations of the units to ensure clinical aspect meet all regulatory requirements for the residents.

· Responsible for safe and effective day-to-day management of the milieu through adequate staff coverage, training and developing sound policies, procedures and protocols.

· Plan and develop unit schedules and provide a safe and positive environment on the units. Responsible for staff - ratio compliance.

· Provide training and orientation for new staff.

· Provide direct feedback, coaching, mentoring and training. Identifies staff development, training, and compliance issues with required training.

· Recruit, interview, select, hire and promote employees for the milieu staff.

· Provide direction to the Milieu Coordinator regarding scheduling of staff as required by regulation and safety need.

· Oversee or facilitate the individual and admission discharge processes.

· Manage the maintenance of records. Reviews content, accuracy and timeliness of paperwork required by milieu staff. Ensure 100% compliance of individual records.

· Responsible to maintain timekeeping for staff, evaluation of staff and corrective action as required.

· Provide direction and assistance in supervising residents in crisis intervention, emergency and conflict situation, which may include physical management and/or de-escalation. Debrief with staff and residents after such intervention.

· As a team leader, must be able to assist with patients and cover unit/group home as necessary to maintain ratio.

· Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

 

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

· Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

· Bachelor's degree in human service field from an accredited college or university required.

· Five or more years’ experience in a behavioral health environment required.

· Previous supervisory experience required.

 

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

· CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

· First aid may be required based on state or facility.

 

 

We are committed to providing equal  employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws

 

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