Milieu Counselor - Inpatient Psychiatry Mood Disorders Unit

Yale New Haven Health • New Haven, CT

8h

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 to learn and develop adaptive coping strategies, and works with licensed staff to develop the milieu and activities that promote quality patient outcomes.

The position supports patient- and family-centered care through participation, dignity and respect, information sharing, and collaboration. It also provides service excellence to patients, families and friends, physicians, staff, and support department personnel, follows the “I Am YNHH” service excellence pledge, and promotes a positive work environment.

Requirements

• Associate degree required.
• At least one year of prior psychology experience working with specialized populations, such as emotionally disturbed children, adolescents, adults, and families.
• Ability to collaborate within an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to communicate and effectively handle complex, emotionally charged situations.
• Group facilitation and crisis management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff in maintaining a therapeutic milieu and environment for patient care and treatment.
• Co-facilitate select unit-based therapeutic groups as identified by the Nurse Manager.
• Under the direction of a 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.
• Attend scheduled interdisciplinary staff meetings or, if unable to attend, read and sign the meeting minutes.

What This Job Offers

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