Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Clinical Assessment, Cross-Functional, High School Diploma, Laundry, Nursing Management, Nutritional Needs, Patient Admissions, Patient Care, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Registered Nurse (RN), Team Lead/Manager
LOCATION
Somerville, MA
POSTED
11 days ago
Job Title: Milieu Counselor Milieu Counselor - LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY - Must be within 50 miles of the facility Shift Start/End Times: 7am-330pm; 3pm-1130pm; 11p,-730am On-Call: No
***LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY - Must be within 50 miles of the facility***
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: EPIC