Milieu Counselor Adolescent Psychiatry

Yale New Haven Health • New Haven, CT

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About The Position

The Milieu Counselor works collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The role participates in nursing interventions that give patients opportunities for learning and adaptive coping, and collaborates with licensed staff on developing the milieu and activities that promote quality patient outcomes.

The counselor supports patient- and family-centered care through participation, dignity and respect, information sharing, and collaboration. The role also demonstrates exemplary customer service to patients, families and friends, physicians, staff, and support department personnel; adheres to the “I Am YNHH” service excellence pledge; and promotes a positive work environment.

Requirements

• Associate degree required.
• At least one year of prior experience in psychology or a related field, working with specialized populations such as emotionally disturbed adults, adolescents, or children and families.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to communicate and effectively deal with complex, emotionally charged situations.
• Group facilitation and crisis management skills.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including prolonged standing and walking; use of sight, hearing, and touch; frequent bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting, and lifting; and assisting with pushing, pulling, or lifting patients weighing 5 to 300 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff in maintaining a therapeutic milieu and environment to support patient care and treatment.
• Act as a co-facilitator in selected unit-based therapeutic groups identified by the Nurse Manager.
• Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, provide individualized patient care that ensures patient safety and dignity.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members and offer suggestions and recommendations for addressing patient and family needs.
• Participate in unit activities that promote a cohesive staff group.
• Participate in interdisciplinary staff meetings and, if unable to attend, read and sign the meeting minutes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree