Milieu Therapist I (fulltime) - Psychology Grads

UPMC•McKeesport, PA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC McKeesport is currently hiring a fulltime Milieu Therapist to join their team. This role involves working in a world-renowned medical center with an up-beat environment, offering a meaningful career with endless opportunities. The therapist will work hands-on with patients, their families, and a supportive team to provide excellent patient care. The position will work various shifts, including day, evening, and overnight, and will have weekend/holiday responsibility. UPMC offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field such as Social Work, Psychology or Counseling from an accredited College or University required. Other fields of study may be considered with coursework of at least 12 credits in Human Services.
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
Must be physically capable of providing direct total physical care to unpredictable behavioral health patients as necessary, including lifting, supporting, running towards or away from areas where problems are occurring and pushing and pulling equipment such as wheelchairs.
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)
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Nice To Haves

Mental Health experience preferred.
Relevant group/individuals experience with therapeutic and leisure-oriented activities is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain competency requirements
Learn and utilize up-to-date technology and practices in delivery of patient care.
Attend a minimum of 1 unit based of Institute wide in-service yearly.
Facilitate or co-facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic activity groups effectively
Encourage or assist patients to perform activities of daily living
Accompany patients to out-of-building activities and appointments
Document in the Medical Record according to established policies
Manage crisis situations effectively using positive approaches.
Demonstrate effective milieu management skills, which promote positive patient experiences.
Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.
Provide clinical interventions assessed by client needs
Coordinate patient groups and activities
Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and other activities
Maintain on-going communication with appropriate staff
Perform assigned work in a timely and productive manner
Completes 1:1 meetings with assigned patients to assess how they are currently doing
Complete observations of patients as ordered, following all guidelines