Milieu And Program Development Specialist
Company Description
Acadia Healthcare is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare in the United States and the largest stand-alone behavioral healthcare company in the country. Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Acadia operates a national network of 279 facilities in 40 states and Puerto Rico, where approximately 25,000 employees support care for more than 84,000 patients each day. The organization is driven by a shared purpose to Lead Care With Light® and a mission to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care that improves lives and strengthens communities. Acadia offers services across the full continuum of behavioral healthcare, including acute inpatient hospitals, specialty treatment facilities, residential programs, outpatient services, and comprehensive treatment centers for people of all ages experiencing mental health and substance use disorders. Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. functions as a holding company, with its subsidiaries owning, operating, or managing facilities and employing the team members who provide care. Role Description/strong> The Milieu and Program Development Specialist is a full-time remote role responsible for designing, implementing, and refining therapeutic milieu and clinical programming across designated behavioral health settings. This position collaborates with clinical, nursing, and administrative teams to develop structured daily schedules, group curricula, and patient engagement activities that align with evidence-based practices and organizational standards. The specialist reviews program outcomes, patient feedback, and regulatory requirements to identify opportunities for improvement and to ensure consistency, safety, and quality across all milieu-related interventions. Day-to-day responsibilities include creating and updating program materials, providing guidance and training to staff on therapeutic milieu practices, and partnering with leadership to support program launches, enhancements, and compliance efforts. The role also involves documentation of program plans, coordination of implementation timelines, and ongoing evaluation to maintain a recovery-oriented and trauma-informed environment of care.
Qualifications
Experience in behavioral health program development, including designing therapeutic groups, daily schedules, and structured activities. Knowledge of evidence-based practices in mental health and substance use treatment, including trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and person-centered care. Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams in a remote environment. Proficiency in documentation, data collection, and basic outcomes analysis to support continuous program improvement. Ability to train and coach staff on milieu management, patient engagement strategies, and adherence to program standards. Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, healthcare administration, or related field; advanced degree or relevant licensure is preferred. Prior experience in inpatient, residential, or outpatient behavioral health settings is highly beneficial. Comfort with remote collaboration tools and standard office software for program design, communication, and reporting.