Milieu Therapist - Inpatient Psychiatry
About The Position
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report. Location Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Job Description Under the direction of the Charge Nurse, Clinical Managers/Manager of Clinical Services or Unit Director, functions as a leader of milieu activities and supporter of clinical operations within the treatment team. Knowledgeable and competent in identifying and intervening in patient crises. Provides consistent reports of patient progress to parent(s)/guardian and treatment team. Understands and integrates into the delivery of patient care the needs of pediatric and adolescent patients in regard to their growth and development process. The position actively supports the Hospital's and the Department's quality goals and service excellence principles.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required in psychology, nursing, social services or other related fields. Minimum of one year of direct experience in a mental health setting, paid or unpaid, preferred.
- Must have strong knowledge of basic child care and development, mental disorders affecting children, signs of physical abuse/neglect, appropriate adult conduct towards normal and disturbed children, etc.
- Special physical requirements: sits and stands throughout the day. Physical management of patients in crisis situation may be necessary.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct patient care in a therapeutic environment focusing on areas of behavior modification, improved social skills, more effective coping skills, etc.
- Completes duties assigned by Charge Nurse, Clinical Managers/ Manager of Clinical Services and/or Unit Director.
- Leads and co-leads milieu activities per program.
- Actively sets and communicates age/developmentally appropriate individual goals, expectations and behavioral limits within the parameters of the program.
- Implements plans of care and individual behavior programs initiated by team.
- Assists in group therapy, recreational therapy, classroom and other activities as assigned.
- Maintains safety in the milieu, utilizing prevention and de-escalation CCM techniques.
- Independently performs unit specific procedures, protocols and precautions.
- Intervenes in anticipated emergency situations and knows emergency protocols.
- Communicates changes in health or behavior to appropriate staff (nurse, primary therapist, physician, etc.).
- Documents patient status and progress in patient's Medical Record as per program guidelines.
- Supports clinical operations and decisions related to treatment plans.
- Responds to environmental concerns (maintenance/cleanliness) of the area.
- Participates in staff meetings as scheduled.
- Adheres to scheduling requirements.
- Maintains mandatory yearly reviews.
- Appropriately seeks out supervision to function in professional role.
- Assumes responsibility for professional development through participation in continuing educational events, conferences, group supervision and in-services, etc.
Benefits
- For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Employer paid group term life and disability
- Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
- 403(b) with a 5% employer match
- Various voluntary benefits: Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
- Tuition assistance
- Student loan servicing and support
- Adoption benefits
- Backup Childcare and Eldercare
- Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
- Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
- Discount purchasing program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
