Milieu Supervisor

Nexus Family Healing is looking to add three Milieu Supervisors to join our BRAND NEW location in Portland, Oregon!

Nexus Family Healing, a national non-profit mental health organization serving youth and families for over 50 years, is expanding to Oregon! This small PRTF program is estimated to open March 2024 and will serve up to six youth at a time, ages 10-17 with mental and developmental disabilities who have become involved in the justice system. The program, located at Nexus’ Wilkes Cottage, is a secure location, providing high staff to youth ratios as well as 24/7 nursing, recreational and therapeutic professionals, psychiatric services, and an array of other types of therapies as indicated. We work together, as a team, to restore hope and reshape futures.

This is a great opportunity for a candidate to join an organization that makes a true difference in the lives of youth and their families!

Position Summary:   

Our Milieu Supervisor is responsible to provide trauma-informed milieu leadership and mentorship in the treatment guidance plans through effective communication, organization, and planning of the daily operations of the program and assigned unit.

Schedule/Location/Pay:

• Full-Time On-site opportunity
• Hiring for 1st, 2nd, and Overnight shifts
• Wilkes Cottage Address:  881 NE 162nd Ave, Portland OR 97320
• Located on the Albertina Kerr campus
• Starting salary:  $65,000+

Nexus’ Comprehensive Benefits Include: 

• Four weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year of employment
• Multiple options for health insurance coverage
• No-cost life insurance
• Short/long-term disability insurance
• 401k match
• NEW – Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family
• NEW – Hinge Health Benefit for the whole family
• NEW – Carrot Fertility Benefit
• Tuition assistance and training opportunities
• Advancement pathways and internal promotion
• And much more!

Primary responsibilities:

• Assists in the planning and scheduling of trauma-informed daily treatment services 
• Monitors the delivery of treatment services to clients for proper follow-through within the program and to ensure family inclusion and communication
• Tracks the daily needs of youth related to clothing, dietary needs, court/treatment plan/referral source meetings, family time and contact 
• Interviews and hires new youth care professional staff members
• Provides on the job coaching, training, and mentoring to staff 
• Prepares assigned staff work schedules and approves staff timecards
• Ensures that staff are performing their assigned duties and interacting with clients in a calm, therapeutic, and trauma-informed manner
• Coordinates and ensures that all shift related client and staff documentation is completed
• Provides direct floor coverage during staff absences, emergencies and for on-call coverage, as needed
• Assists in the development of program procedures and systems that contribute to efficient, safe, and effective delivery of treatment services to clients & their families
• Participates as a multi-disciplinary team member in developing and implementing client treatment plans and interventions
• Initiates, identifies, and analyzes potential or current problems or risk factors on the program and generates alternative solutions 
• Ensures that new admissions are entering into a safe and welcoming environment and all admission milieu needs of the youth and family are met

Required Education and Licensure:

• Minimum of High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be QMHA qualified in Oregon (either through Bachelors degree in psychology, social work, or behavioral science field OR a mix of education and experience)
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working in a related industry
• Minimum of one (1) year supervisory experience required
• Must be 21 years of age or above
• Valid driver’s license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Nexus Home Office driving requirements

Nice to Have:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or a clinically related field preferred
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with clients and families preferred

Physical Demands:

• Some extended periods of standing and walking
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100+ pounds with assistance
• May be required to assist staff in proper restraining of clients
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

At Nexus Family Healing, our voices and actions are focused on recognizing, affirming and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression and faith.

Our ICARE Values:

• Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting-edge ideas and approaches
• Compassion: Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concern
• Agility: Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly
• Responsiveness: Being quick, positive, and accurate
• Excellence: Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards

APPLY TODAY TO BE CONTACTED BY OUR RECRUITING TEAM! When you work at Nexus, you have the opportunity to change lives — including your own!

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