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Common Ground Milieu Specialist in Pontiac, Michigan
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Base Pay: $20.50 - $21.50 per hour, plus eligible shift premiums
Generous Paid Time Off for Full and Part-time Staff
Employer Sponsored Benefits and Wellness Plans
Other Awesome Perks
Current Opportunities:
Contingent, various shifts based on agency needs, including some weekends and holidays
About You
The ideal Milieu Specialist aims to calm an oftentimes chaotic situation. Your spidey senses are always on 100 and you react swiftly with a supportive and empathetic approach. In times of uncertainty, you seek to understand and are not afraid to ask questions. You’re comfortable working in a multidisciplinary environment, while accompanying the needs of your team. Critical thinking and decision-making skills are key, and you thrive in these areas. You are also able to manage evolving needs with ease.
What's In It For You
Competitive Wages
Shift Premiums
Generous Paid Time Off for Full and Part-time Employees
Employer Sponsored Benefit & Wellness Plans
What Makes Us Different
Non-Profit, mission-driven, person-focused environment
Smaller, more manageable units, designed to be engaging and supportive of individual needs
Opportunity for professional growth
An organizational culture of mental & behavioral health support for all
Day In the Life
Contribute to a warm and welcoming atmosphere
Create and maintain a safe environment for individuals experiencing a crisis
Monitor daily activities of individuals served, provide emotional support, and intervene to deescalate situations
Actively engage with your team, other departments, and individuals served
Provide recovery coaching to people that result in diverting them from in-patient hospitalization
Provide accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Health Record
What You Need to Apply
High school diploma or GED; Associates degree or higher, preferred
Minimum 1-year experience providing services to persons with serious mental illness
Valid driver's license
Common Ground is one of the top-ten crisis intervention organizations in the country. For over 50 years we have been helping people move from crisis to hope. At Common Ground, we help individuals and families who are experiencing crises of any kind, from suicide to substance use, human trafficking, mental illness and more.
Helping people in crisis 24/7 is at the heart of everything we do by offering hope, healing and recovery. Our caring and dedicated team meets people wherever they are; in person, call, text, chat, or virtually. We listen, assist, and advocate for anyone needing emotional support so they do not feel alone.
Common Ground is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status, among other factors.