Milieu Counselor

Job Title:

Milieu Counselor

Location :

Somerville, MA 02143

Shift Start/End Times:

7am-330pm; 3pm-1130pm; 11p,-730am

On-Call:

No Our IVS Clinical Services will conduct interviews for this unit. Must work every other weekend - will float to other units (typically 5E and 5W) may float to other units as needed Will frequently float between 5E and 5W but could be others CPI(orientation); BLS

Job Description:

Unit:

Inpatient Psych 5 West Adolescent Patient age: Typically 13-17; (licensed 3-17); waivers for older Must be comfortable with ADLs, VS, CPI

Shift:

8hrs, Varied (NO block scheduling). Must work every other major holiday. Flu vaccine required during season.

Scrub Color:

Any The Milieu Counselor is a member of the multidisciplinary team who, under the supervision of a registered nurse, is responsible for a safe and structured service as well as attending to the individual needs of patients in crisis in an inpatient psychiatric setting. The role of a Milieu Counselor will assist with ADL'S lead or co-lead groups, perform safety checks, 1:1 meetings with patients, and will accurately chart patients

B/P, TPR

& weight. Notifies RN of any changes in vital signs. Accurately measures and documents patients intake and output. Assists patients following through with ADL's (bathing, laundry, toileting, organizing room), maintaining nutritional and hydration needs, and assisting and monitoring the patients needs and other tasks as assigned by the charge RN.

Qualifications/Experience:

-Prior human services, behavioral or psychiatric experience strongly preferred. Inpatient psychiatric experience is preferred. -All newly hired candidates must successfully complete a job specific physical test.

Submission Requirements:

Up to date resume that includes 1-2 year(s) of experience in Milieu Counseling. Travel experience preferred; willing to accept first time travelers. High school diploma required; B.A, B.S., or M.A. preferred or equivalent years human service experience. 2 recent Charge RN/Manager/Supervisor references matching specialty Skills Checklist matching specialty Drivers licenses with address that matches demographics Current AHA BLS required. RTO must be included at time of submission; it will not be guaranteed after confirmation.

EMR Exp Preferred:

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