Milieu Counselor – Adolescent Psychiatry, 32 Hrs/Wk, Nights Position Available In Middlesex, Massachusetts

Location:

CHA Somerville CampusWork Days:

8 hour shifts, with occasional weekend rotation and holidays as assigned

Category:

Human and Social ServicesDepartment:

2

NorthJob Type:

Part-Time 20+

HoursWork Shift:

NightHours/Week:

32.00

Union:

SH Laborers 381CHA is offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus for all Milieu Counselor positions working 32-40 hours per week.

About CHA:

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) is a vibrant, innovative health system dedicated to providing essential services to all members of the community.

Serving nearly 140,000 patients across Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston’s Metro North region, CHA is a preferred provider for primary care, specialty care, emergency services, hospital care, maternity care, and behavioral health.

CHA recently opened a new inpatient center for youth with acute behavioral health needs in Somerville.

This facility offers care for children aged 3-12, adolescents 13-17, and children with neurodevelopmental disorders.

The Center for Inpatient Child & Adolescent Psychiatry provides a comprehensive continuum of patient and family-centered care for diverse youth with mental health needs.

About the 2

North Adolescent Unit:

This secured 21-bed psychiatric unit in Somerville Hospital cares for children aged 12-18.It focuses on assessment, stabilization, and post-care treatment planning, with a multidisciplinary team emphasizing self-control, de-escalation, and restraint reduction to provide patient- and family-centered care.

Job Purpose:

The Milieu Counselor, under the supervision of a registered nurse, is responsible for maintaining a safe, structured environment and attending to the individual needs of patients in crisis within an inpatient psychiatric setting.

Responsibilities:

Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), lead or co-lead group sessions, perform safety checks, and conduct 1:1 meetings with patients.

Accurately chart vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, weight), notify RN of changes, and document intake/output.

Support patients with bathing, laundry, toileting, organizing rooms, and maintaining nutritional and hydration needs.

Perform other tasks as assigned by the charge RN.

Qualifications:

High school diploma required; B.A., B.S., or M.A.preferred, or equivalent human service experience.

Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Previous human services, behavioral, or psychiatric experience preferred, especially inpatient psychiatric experience.

All new hires must successfully complete a job-specific physical test.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

CHA prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

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