Milieu Specialist

Milieu Specialist

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$18.00/hr - $21.00/hr

The Milieu Specialist 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.
  • Keeps 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.

• 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 Requirements:
  • Must be 18 years or older.
  • Travel required based on business need.
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality (HIPAA guidelines and regulations) and professionalism.
  • We are a Second‑Chance Employer.
  • Must be able to pass a seven‑year background check.
  • Must be able to pass substance abuse testing and/or tuberculosis testing (if applicable).
  • Must be able to pass education verification check.
  • Must be able to obtain designated fingerprinting clearance in applicable states.
  • Must be able to pass three‑year motor vehicle report and meet minimum eligibility requirements criteria of insurance carrier (if driving is required).

Work may be close to the eyes and involve substantial motions of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, handling, finger dexterity, eye‑hand‑foot coordination, use of corrected vision; color vision; use of auditory senses. May be required to lift up to fifty (50) pounds.

May work in an office environment or behavioral health facility. May have contact with individuals who are agitated and/or confused. Work may include travel throughout the geographic region.

• Arizona: Must be 21 years or older.
• Louisiana: Must be 24 years or older.
• Washington: Additional specified state registration for Registered Agency Affiliated Counselor (AAC).

Recovery Innovations is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

Recovery Innovations is a second chance employer and we consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Benefits/perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Recovery Innovations. The wage range considered the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.