Milieu Coordinator- PRN

ERC Pathlight • Bethesda, MD

10d

About The Position

As a Milieu Coordinator at ERC Pathlight, you can expect to be a part of team that delivers hands-on treatment, group therapy sessions and/or support to our patients in one of our many centers around the nation. Our Program Therapists are responsible for facilitating therapeutic groups based on core curriculum. The Milieu Coordinator offers milieu support, de-escalation and behavior coaching to patients in IP/Res and PHP programs. You will build on your education in this therapist in training role!
You will serve patients daily in a multitude of ways:

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• 6 months of behavioral health experience required
• Understanding of de-escalation techniques and ACT/DBT skills training
• Knowledge and application of Trauma Informed Care
• Bachelors Degree- Required
• 18+ months behavioral health experience- Required (Requirement waived with relevant Master's Degree)

Nice To Haves

• Masters degree Preferred (in Mental Health or related field)
• Clinical associate/intern license strongly preferred
• 1 year+ experience Group curriculum, facilitation and therapeutic milieu skills Preferred
• Demonstrates knowledge of the variety of ways clients express stress reactions both behaviorally (e.g., avoidance, aggression, passivity) and psychologically/emotionally (e.g., hyperarousal, avoidance, intrusive memories)

Responsibilities

• Facilitates curriculum-based therapeutic groups
• Cross-train across the levels of care within your program
• Milieu Management
• De-escalation and crisis management
• Bathroom monitoring/flush checks
• Behavior coaching
• Conducts self-harm and suicide safety checks
• Supports morning routine in IP/Res programs
• Collect weights, vitals and urine in some settings
• Documentation of groups, meals, patient check-ins, and observations

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• generous Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave benefits
• Retirement benefits
• tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level