Milieu Counselor

JOB SUMMARY:

The Milieu Counselor position is responsible for therapeutically participating with resident actions in the community in order to engage residents in treatment and daily behavior management. Provides physical, emotional, and protective care for residents consistent with treatment and behavior planning in both structured and unstructured resident activities/settings.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Client services and skill Training
• Demonstrate an attitude of acceptance of diversity with staff and Residents.
• Attend, participates, and communicates with IDT team and other team meetings regarding resident interactions, observations, and changes in resident status.
• Facilitates, assists and provides support with assigned resident supports/activities (e.g. resident admissions/discharges, group facilitation, safety checks, resident orientations, meals, laundry, nursing care, mail distribution, meetings on the unit, etc.).
• Escorts residents to off-site meetings or appointments as needed.
• Assures appropriate documentation in resident record for important behavioral observations/interactions related to successful progress in behavior management. Documents in resident chart significant issues for smooth transition between shifts.
• Assists in the development of and implementation of behavioral plans and contracts.
• Works effectively with outside providers to ensure cooperative and supportive working relations and coordination of client services, as needed.
• Tracks individual behavior plan progress, as needed.
• Maintains a professional demeanor in the midst of verbal or physical aggression.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum CADC1 required.
• Genuine concern for, and ability to work with the elderly and vulnerable populations.
• Knowledge of the requirements for providing care and supervision to the residents.
• Intermediate computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office software, Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Possess sufficient communication and language (orally and written) skills to perform job duties and communicate with residents, other staff, family members, etc. as needed.
• Ability to make sound decisions when faced with ambiguous situations and to function effectively despite conflicting information.
• Must be able to utilize standard precaution knowledge and infection control measures where required.
• Ability to work with superiors and within parameters of corporate policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of and ability to conform to the applicable law, rules, and regulations.