Job Overview
Responsible for oversight and direction of the Milieu and all milieu direct care staff at the Montrose Behavioral Child and Adolescent Hospital.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
· Manage day-to-day operations of the units to ensure clinical aspect meet all regulatory requirements for the residents.
· Responsible for safe and effective day-to-day management of the milieu through adequate staff coverage, training and developing sound policies, procedures and protocols.
· Plan and develop unit schedules and provide a safe and positive environment on the units. Responsible for staff - ratio compliance.
· Provide training and orientation for new staff.
· Provide direct feedback, coaching, mentoring and training. Identifies staff development, training, and compliance issues with required training.
· Recruit, interview, select, hire and promote employees for the milieu staff.
· Provide direction to the Milieu Coordinator regarding scheduling of staff as required by regulation and safety need.
· Oversee or facilitate the individual and admission discharge processes.
· Manage the maintenance of records. Reviews content, accuracy and timeliness of paperwork required by milieu staff. Ensure 100% compliance of individual records.
· Responsible to maintain timekeeping for staff, evaluation of staff and corrective action as required.
· Provide direction and assistance in supervising residents in crisis intervention, emergency and conflict situation, which may include physical management and/or de-escalation. Debrief with staff and residents after such intervention.
· As a team leader, must be able to assist with patients and cover unit/group home as necessary to maintain ratio.
· Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
Complete and update all DMH forms related to the BSI service and submit to the appropriate HCBS facility per timelines established.
· Train staff and/or family members to maintain and/or continue implementing the BSI plan.
· Collect data via observation and intervention and document appropriately.
· Train staff who provide other IDD/DD Waiver services to the individual on how to implement the BSI Plan and collect data.
· Shadow and/or intervene with undesired behaviors while the individual is receiving any other IDD/DD waiver service.
· Assist the individual to become more effective in controlling his/her own behavior either through counseling or by implementing the BSI Plan and document appropriately.
· Document collaboration with medical and other therapies to promote coherent and coordinated services, address behavioral issue and limit the need for psychotherapeutic medications, when applicable.
· Monitor effectiveness of the BSI Plan and revise and/or update accordingly based on observation, implemented interventions, and review of data collection forms.
· Participate in the development of the Behavior Support Plan with the Behavior Consultant.
· Implement the Behavior Support Plan.
· Collect and analyze data for the effectiveness of the Behavior Support Plan as approved by the Behavior Consultant.
· Monitor fidelity of implementation of the Behavior Support Plan and reliability of the data.
· Adjust or revise the strategies identified in the Behavior Support Plan as approved by the Behavior Consultant.
· Provide face-to-face training on the Behavior Support Plan and implementation strategies to staff and other caregivers. This shall include training for meals, hygiene, and/or community activities, and evenings and weekends noted in the behavior support plan as particularly challenging.
· Monitor program staff and other caregivers on the implementation of the Behavior Support Plan.
· Submit documentation to the Behavior Consultant s specified in the Behavior Support Plan with documents progress towards successful implementation of the Behavior Support Plan.
Performs other duties as assigned
QualificationsSkills
PreferredLeadership experience
Licenses & Certifications: BCBA Required
Crisis Prevention
Requirements
- Master's degree in human service field related to working with intellectual and developmental disabilities from an accredited college or university required.
- Five or more years’ experience in a behavioral health environment required. Four or more years working with, developing, and implementing positive Behavior Support Plans for individuals with IDD required.
- - Proven experience in a supervisory role within the field of behavioral health.- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.- Ability to lead by example and inspire team members.- Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on conflict resolution.- A commitment to maintaining a positive work environment that promotes teamwork and collaboration. This position offers an exciting opportunity for individuals looking to make a significant impact within an organization while leading a dedicated team.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $29.84 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- Behavioral health: 4 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Chicago, IL 60640: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
