Milieu Manager (Residential)

Discovery Mood & Anxiety
Discovery Mood and Anxiety Program is a national leader in behavioral healthcare and one of the fastest growing companies in the field. DBH offers world-class treatment for those struggling with mental health and places a high priority on seeking employees who share our passion for improving the lives we serve.
Since 1997, Discovery Mood and Anxiety Programs, DBH’s Mental Health Disorder Division, has helped thousands of patients discover their path to the full and rewarding lives they deserve with evidence-based and inclusive treatment options.

Position Summary:
The Milieu Manager is responsible for assuring that the facility runs smoothly, supplies are being ordered, concerns are communicated to the home office and for managerial oversight of Mental Health Technicians. The Milieu Manager consults with the Program Director and the home office regarding needs/duties to be completed and works closely with the Program Director when any issues arise.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assure that the facility is fully stocked, that needed supplies are ordered in advance, and manage related expenses to assure that unnecessary spending is not occurring. Provide feedback to the home office regarding any facility issues on a weekly basis.
• Responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the facility and facility vehicle. Will schedule facility or vehicle maintenance upon obtaining approval from the Program Director and/or Home office.
• Perform/assign safety drills, completing weekly checklists to assure medication administration guidelines are met and assure facility is in compliance with licensing standards and Joint Commission.
• Over-sight of Education Liaison/Case Manager to ensure compliance with educational or vocational requirements.
• Oversee the patient intake process, complete related paperwork, review and obtain signatures on all consents at the time of admission, send all necessary information to the Home office, assign additional duties to Mental Health Technicians as necessary. Oversee the patient discharge process and assign duties to counseling staff as necessary.
• Participate in treatment team meetings on a weekly basis, keep notes and create the treatment team overview notes for staff review. Record keeping of treatment team attendance.
• Run groups when necessary. Provide oversight of groups being led by Mental Health Technicians and lend assistance if needed.
• Manage patient charts, ensuring new charts are opened when necessary, charts are audited and closed in a timely manner.
• Must be available to take on-call shifts.
• Participate in and/or lead bi-monthly staff trainings with direction from the Program Director.
• To help model good behaviors to patients will attend meals in the milieu when possible.
• Serves as a positive role model to staff, patients, employees and guests through a positive, caring, and professional attitude.
• Familiarizes self with the Philosophy, Mission, goals, and objectives of the Discovery Behavioral Health Treatment Program/s. Complies with all Discovery policies and procedures. Attends all designated meetings.
• Maintains the confidential nature of patient and program related activities.
• May be required to travel to other facilities to attend trainings from time to time.
• Must demonstrate tact, initiative, resourcefulness, professional manner, enthusiasm, and nonjudgmental attitude.
• Available to perform requested task and accept responsibilities as assigned by the Program Director and the Home Office

Knowledge, Education, & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university or
• Two years experience working within the mental health, counseling, or in a milieu setting preferred.

Employment Status: Full-time
Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday from 10am-6pm
Work Location: On-site - Fairfield, CT
Compensation: Pay Range: $55,000-65,000 annually

Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.
We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Salary : $55,000 - $65,000