Eating Disorder Program - Milieu Counselor

LGTC Group•Campbell, CA

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About The Position

LGTC Group is hiring a Milieu Counselor for its Eating Disorder PHP/IOP program in Campbell, CA As a Milieu Counselor, you will be responsible for assisting and supporting clients through the entire treatment experience from admission through discharge. You will work daily with our clients and be responsible for: Contributing insightful, practical and meaningful information to support the client’s behavior, mood and healing process Role-modeling appropriate and supportive behavior based on your training and experience Supporting our clients in their journey to a healthier and more productive life Milieu Counselors can become part of the client’s major support system, and as such, derive great satisfaction from making a powerful difference in their lives. Counselors manage crisis situations such as emotional breakdowns and more. Counselors are empowered to be creative in their approach as personal strengths, skills and passions (e.g. yoga, art, hobbies…) may be integrated into our program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university
One year experience working with children, mental health, counseling, or eating disorder field preferred
Must attend all training, education, and staff enrichment activities

Responsibilities

Greeting new clients and introducing them to their primary treatment team
Facilitating therapeutic meals during program
Contributing to the well-being of all clients by serving as a positive role model, demonstrating appropriate dress, grooming, communication and positive behavior in a professional, warm and caring manner, and if the client needs to “check in,” helps the client to engage in positive coping skills
Facilitating the treatment plan set forth by the Therapist by providing day-to-day support
Responsibility for running therapeutic groups including education on coping skills, relapse prevention, DBT, psycho education, life skills, etc.
Participating in a weekly multi-disciplinary team meetings
Understanding and maintaining the confidential nature of all client and program related activities
Attending all training, education and staff enrichment activities
Support client and patient intake and registration processes
Determining whether the new client has any special needs, communicating those needs to the treatment team and assisting in making sure the needs are met
Eating together during meal times
Assisting the Program Director as needed
Assisting Therapists in the discharge process by helping the client transition home
Sharing vital information of the client’s progress with the treatment team
Dedicating to personal growth by pursuing educational and personal growth plans and encouraging others to do the same