Milieu Coordinator

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Closing Date:

03/11/2026

Type of Position:

Management - Operations

Job Type:

RegularDay Shift (United States of America)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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 $50000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Department:

ICE BHSL Child PRI 5S IP C

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Summary of Job Duties:

The Behavioral Health Service Line Child Diagnostic Inpatient Unit (CDU) Milieu Coordinator is responsible for the implementation and sustainment of the Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) Modelan innovative evidence-informed milieu approach recognized as an emerging best practice for significantly reducing the use of undesired physical holds.

Qualifications:

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:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions) List of three Professional References (name email business title) Resume

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact for any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Adult Maltreatment Annual TB Screening Child Maltreatment Criminal Background Check Substance Abuse Testing

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.

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing

Frequent Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Sitting Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Lifting Standing Walking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes