Milieu Coordinator

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in a human services area.

• Five (5) years of experience in behavioral health services to include a minimum of 2 years supervisory experience.

• Terminally credentialed and actively licensed in AR as a Mental Health Professional

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, Ability to "think outside the box", flexible, the ability to independently problems-solve and the ability to implement interventions that are patient-centered and trauma-informed. Must possess strong leadership and mentoring abilities.

• Ability to work with very active children ages 2 to 12

• Ability to participate in physical restraint

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with children and families or work in an inpatient setting

• CPS knowledge

Additional Information:

Additional Information:

The Milieu Supervisor also serves as the subject matter expert for CPS, ensuring that all clinical and support staff (including RNs, LPNs, PSAs, and others) are trained, competent, and able to consistently implement the CPS model across all shifts, 24/7.

Additionally, the Milieu Supervisor is responsible for fully integrating the CPS philosophy into all aspects of CDU operations, including staff orientation, ongoing education, documentation practices, and providing input into annual competency and performance reviews.

• Directly supervises staff and oversees planned admissions, including review and scheduling. Serves as the clinical liaison for families, the treatment team, and the CSM throughout the admissions process.

• Orients and trains CDU staff in the CPS model through real-time coaching, observation, and role modeling across all shifts. Provides ongoing feedback to ensure consistent implementation and partners with the CSM to support remediation and accountability when practice deviates from the model.

• Creates and sustains a therapeutic milieu on the Child Diagnostic Inpatient Unit (CDU) grounded in the Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) model, reframing challenging behaviors as developmental skill deficits rather than willful misconduct and ensuring responses are non-punitive and child- and family-centered.

• Partners with families and the interdisciplinary team to embed CPS ("Plan B") into assessments, interventions, and daily practice, promoting consistency across the unit. Monitors fidelity to the model through staff support, benchmarking, outcome data, and review of therapeutic holds or workplace violence events to ensure policy and training compliance.

• Perform other duties as needed.

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.