Milieu Therapist PRN-Day Shift Psych Eating Disorder

Children's Health•Plano, TX

25d•$23•Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent in this position participates in developing and implementing patient treatment plans. Working in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team, the milieu therapist develops and leads therapeutic patient care activities and encourages patient participation in milieu activities and their treatment plan. The milieu therapist works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, providing oversight to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment for all patients.

Requirements

Experience in child and adolescent therapy preferred
Experience working within an in-patient hospital setting highly preferred
Experience working within a PCP program preferred
Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements from the American Heart Association required upon hire.
Pediatric Yoga Instructor Certification if performing yoga therapy upon hire required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in child psychology or psychology or related field highly preferred

Responsibilities

Interacts therapeutically with patients during milieu and/or room-based activities
Provides direct patient care, including assisting patients with activities of daily living and personal care
Provides support to RNs by assisting with the collection of vital signs, data, and specimens as appropriate per education and training
Reports changes in patient status and any concerns to the charge nurse and/or physician
Escorts patients to off-unit procedures/appointments as needed
Provides orientation and education to patients and families regarding program processes throughout their time in treatment
Provides emotional support to patients and families throughout their hospitalization while maintaining professional boundaries
Assists in implementing treatment plans for all patients with a focus on assigned patients
Assists with learning activities in the classroom
Assists in implementing individual patient behavioral programs under the direction of the multidisciplinary treatment team
Contributes to the interdisciplinary treatment planning process by communicating observations, suggesting interventions, and participating in patient care related meetings as appropriate
Conducts milieu-based groups utilizing unit specific curriculum
Monitors and reports patient's response to treatment interventions both verbally and in the EHR
Therapeutically intervenes and assists in crisis situations
Uses available resources to learn and improve patient care knowledge and skills; Participates in evaluation of self and peers
Accepts instruction and guidance from preceptor and other clinically advanced personnel
Enhances professional growth and development by completing educational activities which address specific clinical competencies
Accepts assignments to various patient units and hospital departments as census dictates
Participates in staff meetings and Quality Improvement initiatives
Maintains strict patient and family confidentiality
Performs other duties and special projects as needed and as training and education allows