MILIEU SPECIALIST
UHS
Summary
The Primary function of Milieu Specialist is to ensure patient safety through staff education and staff culture development.
Job description
The Milieu Specialist assists Nurse Manager and CNO with planning and oversight of the Mental Health Technician (MHT) patient care role and overall goal of facilitating the provision of continuous and safe patient care, observation, interaction and role modeling to patient.
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.
Milieu Specialist will work with the Director Clinical Services to develop MHT Group programming and implementation for all populations.
Milieu Specialist will be responsible for training and accountability of MHT group compliance (Fidelity Program).
Requirements
- High School Degree or equivalent required
- Associates Degree in a relateable field preferred
- Two (2) years of related security experience required
- Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness and hospital setting, highly preferred
- Must maintain a valid driver's license in the applicable state
- 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
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Paid Time Off
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) With Company Match
- Discounted Stock Plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Career Development Opportunities
- Tuition Assistance
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.