Milieu Support Staff I

**This is a full-time position**

BrightQuest is an organization dedicated to providing highly specialized treatment serving individuals and families suffering from complex mental illness and co-occurring disorders. Our vision at BrightQuest is to provide best in class treatment founded on a therapeutic community model that provides a supportive environment for social skills development and reparative attachment experiences. Our mission is to provide hope, strength and inspiration for individuals and families suffering from mental health, co-occurring, and substance use disorders so that they can heal, transform their lives, and realize all the possibilities of a life in recovery. We value our employees and contractors, and our goal is to engage those who share our core values and our vision.

BrightQuest is currently recruiting for Milieu Support Staff. We are looking for a talented individual to join our team at our beautiful San Diego location. This role will give the opportunity to enhance skills and knowledge necessary to advance in the Mental and Behavioral Health Field. Additionally, giving the opportunity to advance professionally within our organization!

The Milieu Support Staff is responsible for assisting the clinical team and other Support Staff in providing support and supervision of independent living skills of clients living in program operated house.

**This is a full-time position**

Shifts include: (Open Availability Preferred) (Weekend availability required)

Please note: As a residential facility providing 24/7 non-medical support to our clients, we offer flexible scheduling that includes weekends. This means traditional Monday–Friday schedules are not available. Weekend availability is important to ensure we meet the needs of those we serve.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED is required
• Bachelors’ Degree preferred
• A minimum of 2 years of full-time experience, or its part-time equivalent, working in a program serving persons with mental disabilities
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Have a valid driver’s license
• Successfully complete drug screening, DMV, and comprehensive background check
• Must be in good health, and shall be physically, mentally, and occupationally capable of performing assigned tasks
• Ability to perform general housekeeping such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc.
• Preferred candidates should have sound understanding of mental illness, co-occurring disorders and milieu therapy
• Knowledge of records keeping, documenting, and filing

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Observes residents to monitor activities and behavior, and documents notable behaviors, medical and medication behaviors, and rules violations. Provide one-to-one supervision for any patient at risk
• Reinforce positive behaviors of clients, and promotes social interaction by conversing with them, participating in activities with them, etc.
• Ensures a clean, safe, and secure environment conducive to behavioral changes based on program rules and regulations
• Offer assistance with admissions and discharges, performing room moves, arranging transportation, delivering amenities as requested, and relaying accurate information from the clinical and administrative teams in a timely manner
• Participates in the inspection of the residences for fire, safety, and maintenance purposes and conducts required scheduled fire and safety drills.
• Relate professionally, ethically, and compassionately to clients, peers, and staff at all times

BrightQuest Treatment Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay:$21/hr