Milieu Counselor PRN - CSU
About The Position
Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a compassionate and adaptable Milieu Counselor (PRN) to join our Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) and support clients in need of short-term, intensive mental health care. In this role, you’ll provide oversight and support to individuals staying in the CSU for up to five days, helping maintain a safe and therapeutic environment through group and individual interactions, meal and activity assistance, safety checks, and responsive care in a fast-paced setting. Ideal candidates bring strong social and de-escalation skills, a genuine interest in mental health, flexibility, and the ability to work effectively with diverse populations—all while delivering excellent documentation and customer service.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in the human services field or an unrelated bachelor's degree and one year of equivalent experience.
- Must possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain one within 30 days of hire.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Effective problem-solving skills.
- Professional and timely communication, assessing and describing client observations to applicable staff.
- Ability to assess crisis situations and intervene appropriately.
- Understanding and ability to work with differing behavioral health presentations.
- Effective organizational skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual
Responsibilities
- Assist in the development and implementation of treatment and disposition plans.
- Provide crisis and behavior management/de-escalation interventions as needed, according to state regulations, training, and established best practices.
- Develop and facilitate daily psychoeducational groups.
- Collaborate with clients to identify personal strengths, un-met needs, and interventions that will support clients in regaining a sense of control.
- Assist with intake procedures including decontamination, documentation, inventory of client belongings, and orientation to the facility.
- Assist with discharge procedures.
- Conduct individual check-ins with clients and provide advocacy to ensure that the treatment team has a comprehensive understanding of each client’s self-identified needs.
- Provide trauma-informed interventions that minimize harm and restrictive measures while empowering clients to share responsibility in their recovery plan.
- Provide group and individual education to clients based on each client’s individual treatment plan and goals.
- Maintain a safe therapeutic environment that emphasizes recovery, resilience and building a sense of community.
- Facilitate regular meal services for clients.
- Maintain a clean and orderly unit.
- Complete needed care coordination tasks for their assigned role.
Benefits
- Accrued Sick Pay
- Employee Assistance Program
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Career Level
Mid Level
