Cambridge Health Alliance
Milieu Counselor - Child Psychiatry, 24 Hrs/wk, D/E
Cambridge Health Alliance, Somerville, Massachusetts, us, 02145
Milieu Counselor – Child Psychiatry, 24 Hrs/wk, D/E
Location:
CHA Somerville Campus
Work Days:
8‑hour shifts, evening/overtime weekday rotation and holidays as assigned
Category:
Human and Social Services
Department:
Psych SH 6 East and 6 West Child Nursing
Job Type:
Part‑time (20+ PT)
Work Shift:
Day / Evening
Hours/Week:
24.00
Union Name:
CH Laborers 380
CHA is offering a $5,000 sign‑on bonus for all Milieu Counselor positions that are 32‑40 hours per week.
Job Purpose 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.
Role responsibilities include assisting with ADL’s, leading or co‑leading groups, performing safety checks, 1:1 meetings with patients, accurately charting patients B/P, TPR & weight, notifying RN of any changes in vital signs, measuring & documenting intake & output, and assisting with ADL’s, maintaining nutritional & hydration needs, and monitoring patient needs as assigned by the charge RN.
Responsibilities
Assist with ADL’s and lead or co‑lead groups.
Perform safety checks and 1:1 meetings with patients.
Accurately chart patients B/P, TPR & weight.
Notify RN of any changes in vital signs.
Measure and document patients’ intake and output.
Assist patients with ADL’s, maintain nutritional and hydration needs, and monitor patient needs as assigned by the charge RN.
Qualifications / Experience
High school diploma required; B.A., B.S. or M.A. preferred or equivalent years of human service experience.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates from discriminating 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.
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Location:
CHA Somerville Campus
Work Days:
8‑hour shifts, evening/overtime weekday rotation and holidays as assigned
Category:
Human and Social Services
Department:
Psych SH 6 East and 6 West Child Nursing
Job Type:
Part‑time (20+ PT)
Work Shift:
Day / Evening
Hours/Week:
24.00
Union Name:
CH Laborers 380
CHA is offering a $5,000 sign‑on bonus for all Milieu Counselor positions that are 32‑40 hours per week.
Job Purpose 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.
Role responsibilities include assisting with ADL’s, leading or co‑leading groups, performing safety checks, 1:1 meetings with patients, accurately charting patients B/P, TPR & weight, notifying RN of any changes in vital signs, measuring & documenting intake & output, and assisting with ADL’s, maintaining nutritional & hydration needs, and monitoring patient needs as assigned by the charge RN.
Responsibilities
Assist with ADL’s and lead or co‑lead groups.
Perform safety checks and 1:1 meetings with patients.
Accurately chart patients B/P, TPR & weight.
Notify RN of any changes in vital signs.
Measure and document patients’ intake and output.
Assist patients with ADL’s, maintain nutritional and hydration needs, and monitor patient needs as assigned by the charge RN.
Qualifications / Experience
High school diploma required; B.A., B.S. or M.A. preferred or equivalent years of human service experience.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates from discriminating 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.
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