Milieu Counselor Float

Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital

Work Days: 8 hour shifts varied following the Per Diem Contract

Category: Human and Social Services

Department: Inpatient Psych Float Pool CH

Job Type: Per Diem On Call

Work Shift: Various Shifts

Hours/Week: 0.00

Union: Yes

Union Name: CH Laborers 380

Department Summary:

Cahill 4 is an adult Psychiatric locked unit. There are 18 beds available on this inpatient unit of which we see various types of psychiatric illnesses such as Schizophrenia bi-polar and affective disorders, Personality disorders, Duel diagnosis, Adjustment disorder, Psychosis, and use DBT/CBT Group Therapy. According to DMH we have a lower than average restraint rate, use sensory approach to de-escalating patients, and all staff are educated in trauma informed care with provides each patient with individualized care.

Job Summary: 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. Milieu safety checks, assigned groups, 1:1 interactions with patients as needed, de-escalation of aggressive patients.

Job Requirements:

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

CERTIFICATIONS: Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE: 1 year of inpatient psychiatric experience required.

All newly hired candidates must successfully complete a job specific physical agility test.

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.