Mental Health Coordinator PRN/Milieu Therapist PRN
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Job Description
Children's Health is seeking a Mental Health Coordinator/Milieu Therapist PRN for the Neuro and Psych Consult Department at Children's Medical Center Plano. This on-site role combines administrative support with direct patient care on a flexible, as-needed schedule.
What You'll Do- Provide clerical support including phone management, documentation, medical records retrieval, and scanning
- Coordinate treatment plans and transitions with patients, families, and community resources
- Interact therapeutically with patients during milieu activities and daily living assistance
- Support nursing staff with vital signs collection and patient monitoring
- Assist in implementing behavioral programs and conducting milieu-based groups under treatment team direction
- Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Experience in child and adolescent therapy preferred; emergency department or psych experience preferred
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification required; American Heart Association Life Support Course upon hire
- Strong communication and professional boundaries skills for patient and family interactions
- Employee portion of medical plan premiums covered after 3 years
- 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
- Paid Parental Leave up to 12 weeks; Caregiver Leave and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement available
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General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.
Management roles in senior living carry a unique blend of healthcare oversight and business operations that most job listings barely touch on. Executive Directors and Administrators are typically responsible for state regulatory compliance, staff retention, census management, and family satisfaction — all at the same time. In Texas, Assisted Living Facility administrators must meet HHSC licensing requirements, which often include specific training hours and ongoing continuing education.
What surprises many new administrators is the direct involvement with families during crises — end-of-life transitions, care disputes, and emergency situations all land on your desk. Staff turnover in senior living runs high nationally, so a significant part of the role is recruiting, training, and retaining quality caregivers. Facilities in the DFW market compete heavily for qualified staff, making retention strategy a critical skill for anyone in these positions.
What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day
Based on typical senior living facilities in the DFW area.
A typical day starts with a census and staffing review — confirming occupancy, checking for any overnight incidents, and ensuring the day's shifts are fully covered. Morning stand-ups with department heads (nursing, dietary, activities, maintenance) set priorities for the day. You will spend time on the floor interacting with residents and families, which doubles as quality checks and relationship building.
Afternoons often shift to administrative work — reviewing financial reports, handling vendor relationships, preparing for state surveys, and managing marketing efforts to maintain occupancy. Community outreach, hospital discharge planner relationships, and local referral networks are ongoing responsibilities. Most directors describe the role as never having two identical days — the blend of clinical, operational, and interpersonal challenges keeps the work unpredictable but engaging.
DFW Area Salary Data
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Medical/Health Services Manager positions in the DFW metroplex area earn a median wage of $58.48/hr ($121,638/yr). The typical range is $44.34 – $75.25/hr (25th–75th percentile).
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by DFW Senior Living Guide.
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