Milieu Specialist – Adolescent Behavioral Health

Carle Health

. Provide a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff in the adolescent behavioral health inpatient unit .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeWest Peoria • Illinois • United StatesJunior💰 $23 - $38 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing safe and therapeutic care in a behavioral health setting, utilizing Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) techniques and trauma-informed care principles. Proficient in documentation, patient advocacy, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to support patient treatment goals.

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Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) TrainingBehavioral Health ExperienceBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationTrauma-Informed CarePatient Advocacy

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentCrisis InterventionBehavioral ManagementDocumentation of InterventionsData Compilation and Analysis

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCommunicationTeam CollaborationEmotional Regulation Support

Tools & Technologies

Video/Audio Monitoring Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Social ScienceBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationCrisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training

Industry Keywords

Behavioral HealthMental Health CodePatient RightsSeclusion/Restraint ApplicationCoping Skills Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff in the adolescent behavioral health inpatient unit
Assist in providing care to individuals with behavioral, emotional, and mental health diagnoses
Ensure therapeutic activities, groups, and daily schedules are followed and implemented
Direct direct-care staff in guiding patients toward treatment goals
Build positive relationships and provide primary support during behavioral management needs
De-escalate patients using the CPI model and prevention strategies
Participate in seclusion/restraint application and monitor patients when appropriate
Complete documentation and participate in patient and staff debriefing
Help patients develop coping skills and emotional-regulation strategies
Interface with behavioral health and security staff to promote safety
Monitor video/audio equipment and conduct rounds in the patient-care area
Obtain pertinent clinical data and ensure patients are treated with respect and dignity
Document interventions succinctly and in a goal-directed manner
Incorporate trauma-informed care through therapeutic interactions and de-escalation
Assess patients and suggest treatment goals for those who pose a risk to themselves or others
Assist with performance-improvement activities, chart audits, data compilation, and root-cause analyses
Compile and assist in analyzing intake, utilization, and patient-flow data
Collaborate with the unit manager, staff, and educator to maintain a supportive, structured environment
Assist with disposition planning and referrals to appropriate community services
Educate patients and families on behavioral-outburst management and recovery principles
Act as a patient advocate and maintain relationships with community providers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Social Science
1 year of behavioral health experience
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training within 3 months
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days from the American Heart Association (AHA)
Ability to work evening shift, 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.
Every other weekend requirement
Holiday rotation
No on-call requirement
Participate in and complete documentation for patient interventions, seclusion/restraints, debriefing, and electronic event reports
Comply with legal components of admissions and treatment recommendations, including mental health code, confidentiality act, voluntary/involuntary admissions, patients’ rights, and releases of information
Recognize and report abuse/neglect situations as required by law

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Equal Opportunity Employer
Potential for growth and life-long careers