Children's Crisis Intervention Center Milieu Counselor
About The Position
The Milieu Counselor works collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team and is assigned to and works under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The role participates in carrying out nursing interventions that provide patients with opportunities for learning and adaptive coping. The Milieu Counselor also works with licensed staff on the ongoing development of the milieu and activities that promote quality patient outcomes. Employees are expected to understand and share the YNHHS Vision, support its Mission, and live its Values of integrity, patient-centered care, respect, accountability, and compassion.
Requirements
- Associate degree required.
- At least two years of prior experience in psychology or a related field, working with specialized populations such as adults, adolescents, and/or children and families with psychiatric illness.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree.
- Certified Nursing Assistant certification.
Responsibilities
- Assist nursing staff in maintaining a therapeutic milieu and environment to ensure patient care and treatment.
- Co-facilitate selected unit-based therapeutic groups as identified by the Nurse Manager.
- Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, provide individualized patient care while ensuring 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 minutes.
- Demonstrate accountability and responsibility for actions.
- Comply with legal, regulatory, and psychiatric policies.
- Complete non-therapeutic functions under the direction of an RN, APRN, PA, or MD.
- Remove medications sent from the Pharmacy or Hospital Supply through the pneumatic tube system to the unit or patient care area.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
