Mental Health Milieu Manager- Residential

Discovery Behavioral Health (DBH) 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 eating disorders, mental health, and substance use 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.

Compensation range is $65,000 - $68,000 annually and will be dependent upon geographic region, education, and experience.

This is a full time position located at our residential mental health facility in Whittier, CA.

Our Offer to You!

We are dedicated to empowering our employees with their professional and personal development by providing:

• 401(k)
• Healthcare benefits
• Vacation and sick days
• Employee referral program
• Employee discounts to various stores, amusement parks, events, etc.
• Continuing education (CE) programs and training
• Weekly training opportunities
• Advancement opportunities within the organization

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. The Milieu Manager is also responsible for assuring that all activities at the facility are within the Discovery Behavioral Health’s Mission.

Responsibilities

•  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. 
• Complete and approve credit card expense reports and ensures timely submission. 
• 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. 
• Completes and/or oversees completion of monthly medical record reviews, per the Medical Record Review Policy. 
• Ensures feedback and retraining is provided to staff based on medical record reviews, as indicated to address deficiencies identified in the monthly medical record reviews. 
• Responsible for the hiring process of new Mental Health Technicians, Nurses and Diet Technicians, with assistance of the Program Director; responsible for the completion of related paperwork and documentation; assist in the training of these new staff. Participate in and conduct staff performance reviews. 
• Manage staff performance reviews. Schedule to ensure that all shifts are covered, and staff are not entering into overtime hours. Oversee timekeeping system to ensure that all time cards are submitted to payroll in a timely manner and report any error or corrections to payroll as soon as possible. 
• Possess a complete and working knowledge of all staff job functions to be able to help, support, and, encourage team members. Will be responsible for covering Mental Health Technicians shifts when needed. 
• Ensures staff adherence to Infection Control Protocols. 
• Must be available to take on-call shifts. 
• Participate in and/or lead bi-monthly staff trainings with direction from the Program Director. 
• May be requ ired to travel to other facilities to attend trainings from time to time. 

For a virtual tour of the facility, please visit our website at discoverymood.com

• 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.
• Must be at least 21 years of age due to the nature of work being performed.

Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? Apply anyway! To provide truly innovative care, we need to have a diverse team around us. That’s why Discovery Behavioral Health is committed to creating an inclusive environment. If you find yourself meeting some but not all the above, we’d be happy to consider your application.

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.

For more information about our company benefits, please visit us at discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/

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.