UPMC Keyword Location Search view all jobs Milieu Therapist I - Inpatient Behavioral Health - FT Evenings Williamsport, PA Posted yesterday Apply Now UPMC Williamsport has an opening for a Full-Time Milieu Therapist I to join the Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit located at the Divine Providence Campus! This position will be scheduled 40 hours per week and will work evenings from 2:45 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. This role will also be assigned every other weekend/holiday. Final candidates will be selected for a job title within the career ladder that reflects level of education, experience and manager discretion at time of offer.

Purpose:

The Milieu Therapist I performs assigned tasks, and participates as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, in various aspects of patient care with an emphasis on therapeutic activities conducted with assigned individuals and groups.

Responsibilities:

Maintain competency requirementsLearn and utilize up-to-date technology and practices in delivery of patient care.

Attend a minimum of 1 unit based of Institute wide in-service yearly. Facilitate or co-facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic activity groups effectivelyEncourage or assist patients to perform activities of daily livingAccompany patients to out-of-building activities and appointmentsDocument in the Medical Record according to established policiesManage crisis situations effectively using positive approaches.

Demonstrate effective milieu management skills, which promote positive patient experiences.

Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.

Provide clinical interventions assessed by client needs Coordinate patient groups and activities Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and other activitiesMaintain on-going communication with appropriate staffPerform assigned work in a timely and productive manner Completes 1:1 meetings with assigned patients to assess how they are currently doing Complete observations of patients as ordered, following all guidelines a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field, such as Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling, from an accredited college or university required. Other fields of study may be considered with at least 12 credits in Human Services coursework. Mental health experience preferred. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Relevant experience working with groups and/or individuals in therapeutic and leisure-oriented activities is strongly preferred. Must be physically capable of providing direct care to unpredictable behavioral health patients as necessary, including: Lifting and supporting patients Running toward or away from areas where problems are occurring Pushing and pulling equipment, such as wheelchairs May, in the course of job duties, be present in areas where medications are stored; however, no direct contact with medications is permitted. May be asked to distribute medications to the nurse at the bedside. Access to medications is limited solely to the distribution of medications to the nurse. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal Act 33 with renewal Act 34 with renewal Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran Apply Now Active Filters Milieu Therapist I - I... Williamsport, PA Clear All Powered By Cookie Policy We use cookies to improve your experience on our site. To find out more, read our privacy policy Accept Cookies Decline Cookies