Milieu Therapist

ERC Pathlight • Oak Brook, IL

16d

About The Position

The Milieu Therapist is a licensed therapist who facilitates skills groups and psychotherapy groups based on core curriculum, provides meal monitoring and meal support, and offers milieu support, de-escalation and behavior coaching to patients in inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient levels of care.

Requirements

• Graduate degree in mental health or related degree program- required
• Bachelors degree- required
• Intern or associate license from appropriate state licensing board- required
• Strong knowledge of therapeutic principles and techniques- required
• Ability to manage group dynamics effectively Proficient in keeping timely, detailed and accurate records- required
• Demonstrated ability to handle crisis situations effectively- required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills- Required

Nice To Haves

• 1+ year facilitating group-based treatment interventions- preferred
• 1+ year providing crisis management support and interventions- preferred
• 1+ year performing safety assessments and implementing safety management plans to patients in treatment at higher levels of care- preferred

Responsibilities

• Facilitates curriculum-based groups
• Provides meal monitoring and support.
• Documentation of groups, meals and patient check-ins and observations 15% • Provides support to Milieu including the following:
• De-escalation and crisis management
• Bathroom monitoring and support for eating disorder patients
• Monitoring outside breaks • Conducts self-harm and suicide assessment
• Support morning routine in IP/Res programs
• Collects and reports weights, vitals and urine in some settings
• Implements individual behavior management plans for some patients and serves as clinical lead for the program in standalone programs in evenings and weekends. Will lead some psychotherapy groups.
• Coverage for Primary Therapists (for individual, family and group therapies as well as for patient assessments) with support from Clinical Manager or Clinical Director

Benefits

• We offer competitive compensation; comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous Paid Time Off; Parental Leave benefits; Retirement benefits; and tuition reimbursement to help you continue growing in your career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level