Milieu Counselor Day shift

Arms Acres Inc • Town of Carmel, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Milieu Counselor, Schedules available:
Fri-Mon 8a-4:30p
Saturday and Sunday 8am-4;30pm
Tues-Sat 8am-4;30pm

Arms Acres is looking for highly motivated Milieu Counselor to join our team in Carmel, NY. The Milieu Counselor functions under the supervision of the Shift Supervisor, Clinical Manager and/or Program Director. In this role, you will establish and maintain interpersonal relationships with patients' visitors and other facility personnel while assuring confidentiality of patient information. The appropriate candidate will observe patient's behavior and record observation either in chart and/or communication log, reports and follows direction of immediate supervisor in the event of crisis or emergency situation. This position participates in conducting room checks in all patient rooms as required throughout shift and document(s) appropriately. This candidate will conduct assigned lectures and groups.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• experience in human services or healthcare field, with direct patient care experience and knowledge and understanding of alcoholism and addiction is preferred

Responsibilities

• establish and maintain interpersonal relationships with patients' visitors and other facility personnel while assuring confidentiality of patient information
• observe patient's behavior and record observation either in chart and/or communication log
• reports and follows direction of immediate supervisor in the event of crisis or emergency situation
• participates in conducting room checks in all patient rooms as required throughout shift and document(s) appropriately
• conduct assigned lectures and groups

Benefits

• competitive wages
• benefits in a supportive working environment
• equal opportunity employer

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees