Milieu Counselor - Child Psychiatry, 32 Hrs/wk, Nights

Cambridge Health Alliance • Somerville, MA

80d

About The Position

The Milieu Counselor is a member of the multidisciplinary team who, under the supervision of a registered nurse, is responsible for a safe and structured service as well as attending to the individual needs of patients in crisis in an inpatient psychiatric setting. The role of a Milieu Counselor will assist with ADL'S lead or co-lead groups, perform safety checks, 1:1 meetings with patients, and will accurately chart patients B/P, TPR & weight. Notifies RN of any changes in vital signs. Accurately measures and documents patient's intake and output. Assists patients following through with ADL's (Activities of Daily Living), maintaining nutritional and hydration needs, and assisting and monitoring the patient's needs and other tasks as assigned by the charge RN.

Requirements

• High school diploma required
• B.A, B.S., or M.A. preferred or equivalent years of human service experience
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Prior human services, behavioral or psychiatric experience strongly preferred
• Inpatient psychiatric experience is preferred
• Must successfully complete a job specific physical test

Responsibilities

• Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
• Lead or co-lead groups
• Perform safety checks
• Conduct 1:1 meetings with patients
• Accurately chart patients' blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, and weight
• Notify RN of any changes in vital signs
• Measure and document patient's intake and output
• Assist patients in maintaining nutritional and hydration needs
• Monitor and assist with patients' needs as assigned by the charge RN

Benefits

• $5,000 sign on bonus for all Milieu Counselor positions that are 32-40 hours per week

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED