Milieu Manager (Nursing) (Santa Rosa)

Formerly Aurora Santa Rosa Hospital, SRBHH was opened in 2016 and is regarded as an integral part of the greater Santa Rosa and Northern California mental health system of care. Conveniently located in the North Bay, this hospital consists of 144 acute psychiatric inpatient beds.

Santa Rosa Behavioral Healthcare Hospital (SRBHH) is regarded as an integral part of the greater Santa Rosa and Northern California mental health system of care.

Conveniently located in the North Bay, SRBHH serves adolescents and adults. We treat both mental health and co-occurring psychiatric and substance abuse conditions.

The Milieu Manager supports the nursing staff and oversees the MHTs/Lead MHTs on the floor in maintaining a therapeutic milieu by performing routinely assigned tasks and carrying out patient care activities within the scope of training and experience.  Supports a therapeutic setting; ensures safety and well-being of patients. 

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Healthcare Spending Account
• Life Insurance
  (Supplemental Life, Term and Universal plans are also available)
• Short and Long-Term Disability
  (with additional buy-in opportunities)
• PTO Plan with Holiday Premium Pay
• Discounted Cafeteria Meal Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum five (5) years in an inpatient/outpatient psychiatric/mental health setting with understanding psychiatric patient care techniques.
• In lieu of Bachelor’s degree, must have a minimum of eight (8) years in an inpatient/outpatient psychiatric/mental health setting with understanding psychiatric patient care techniques.
• Minimum two (2) years of supervision required.
• Demonstrated understanding of mental illness and related behavioral management techniques required
• Previous experience in the development of therapeutic programs targeting for special populations preferred.
• All direct patient care staff will be trained in BLS (CPR), which must be renewed every 2 years.
• Verbal de-escalation and physical intervention program as approved by the DON.

• Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology and human behavior principles preferred
• Experience with therapeutic limit-setting or other behavior management modalities helpful
• Must maintain professional boundaries

• Maintains confidentiality of patients at all times
• Sensitivity to and willingness to interact with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds
• Proficiency with software and/or equipment (Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel)
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize projects, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; legible handwriting
• Skills in teaching or assisting with activities of daily living  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively as well as possessing the skills to lead, influence, and motivate others
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, expanding environment
• Ability to exercise self-control in potentially volatile situations
• Ability to work and concentrate amidst distractions such as noise, conversation, a foot traffic
• Ability to handle interruptions and multi-task