Milieu Therapist

UPMC•Somerset, PA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Milieu Therapist is an integral member of the interdisciplinary Behavioral Health team at UPMC Somerset, supporting individuals who are navigating crisis and managing symptoms related to mental health conditions. This role focuses on creating and maintaining a safe, therapeutic, and recovery-oriented environment through meaningful engagement, structured activities, and compassionate care. The ideal candidate brings patience, understanding, strong safety awareness, and a positive, supportive attitude to help patients through challenging periods in their lives.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field such as Social Work, Psychology or Counseling from an accredited College or University
Other fields of study may be considered with coursework of at least 12 credits in Human Services
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 wheel chairs
Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse
Act 34 Clearance

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with group facilitation
Mental Health experience
Relevant group/individuals experience with therapeutic and leisure-oriented activities

Responsibilities

Participate as an active member of the interdisciplinary care team, contributing to therapeutic planning and patient-centered care
Facilitate and/or co-facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic groups and activities based on patient needs
Coordinate and support patient groups, unit activities, and therapeutic programming
Complete 1:1 meetings with assigned patients to assess current status and support progress
Provide clinical interventions appropriate to assessed patient needs
Encourage and assist patients with activities of daily living
Maintain effective milieu management that promotes safety, structure, and positive patient experiences
Manage crisis situations using positive, therapeutic approaches
Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment at all times
Complete ordered patient observations in accordance with all guidelines
Accompany patients to out-of-building activities and appointments as assigned
Document accurately and timely in the medical record per established policies
Maintain ongoing communication with appropriate staff and participate in interdisciplinary meetings
Perform assigned duties in a timely, professional, and productive manner
Maintain required competencies, utilize up-to-date care practices and technology, and attend required unit-based or institute-wide in-services (minimum of one annually)