Milieu Specialist

Change Lives With Recovery Innovations! Our Mission is to empower people on their journey to recovery, helping them achieve their goals, rediscover meaning and purpose in life, and reconnect with themselves and their communities. Our Vision is to revolutionize healthcare by pioneering innovative solutions that go beyond behavioral health, empowering people to thrive in the communities where they live, work, and play.

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, empowering individuals on their journey through mental health and substance use challenges! Be part of something bigger—together, we can change lives and create lasting hope!

Position: Milieu Specialist

Job Type: Pool / Non‑Exempt

Shift Details: Pool As Needed – 7:00am‑7:30pm or 7:00pm‑7:30am

Work Location: Recovery Innovations:
Evaluation & Treatment Center – Fife, Washington

Salary/Hourly Wage: $18.00 – $23.00/hour

Specialties / Licenses or

Certifications:

None

All pool staff, regardless of type, must be available to work at least 2 shifts per month to include the following holidays:
Christmas, New Years Day and one other major holiday:
Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving Day. New employee orientation is three full days and does require attendance on all days. Training is Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday onsite and full‑day attendance is required.

The Milieu Specialist position functions as a leader in providing de‑escalation and support strategies to prevent the use of seclusion and restraint. The Milieu Specialist also provides effective emergency response in the event of imminent danger to maintain safety and security.

• Guest Care & Advocacy:
  • Provides a No‑Force‑First recovery environment.
  • Conducts ongoing observation of individuals for the purpose of reporting any significant changes.
  • Assists in developing natural supports and community living by collaborating with each guest to strengthen valued roles (friend, spouse, employee, student, etc.) so a greater sense of identity is established.
  • Assists with food preparation, serving and clean‑up, as needed.
  • Assists individuals with shower and clean‑up.
  • Performs room safety checks, ensuring that individuals are safe from potentially dangerous objects and that the rooms are clean.
• Compliance &
  
  Risk Management:
  
  
  • Responds quickly to critical situations that may require restrictive interventions.
  • Completes clinical documentation as required.
  • Stays abreast of all federal and state regulations and laws and all Recovery Innovations policies and procedures as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
  • Understands and adheres to Recovery Innovations compliance standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policies.
• Cross Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  
  • Assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers of individuals.
• Additional Duties:
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Education/Licenses:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Successful completion of Peer Employment Training preferred.
  • Active and valid Food Handler’s Certification required.
• Experience:
  • Security or law enforcement experience preferred.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of behavioral health experience, crisis environment preferred.
• Skills:
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Ability to work various shifts.
  • Must be able to pass de‑escalation training, as defined by state requirements.
• Driving Requirements:
  • If driving is required for this position, must meet all requirements outlined in Recovery Innovations driving policy.
  • If not qualified to drive per driving policy, a Non‑Driver Attestation form must be signed.
• Miscellaneous Requirement(s):
  • Must be 18 years or older.
  • Travel required based on business need.
  • Ability to maintain a high level of…